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Conditions›Endocrine disorders›Parathyroid disorders›Hypoparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism

The condition of having an underactive parathyroid gland, resulting in low levels of calcium in the blood.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Is a type of:Parathyroid disorders
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

Common

Extremely rareVery rareRareCommonVery common
Baby0-2Very common
Preteen6-13Very common
Teenager14-18Very common
Young adult19-40Very common
Middle-aged adult41-60Very common
Body locations

Neck (front)

Symptoms

Muscle cramps or spasms
Muscle spasm
Headache
Brittle fingernails
Irregular heartbeat
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Hypoparathyroidism
Calcitriol
3.89 reviews
Ergocalciferol
2.67 reviews
Magnesium sulfate
2.112 reviews
Calcium supplements
Vitamin D
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Tests

HIV test
Drug and alcohol screen
Thyroid blood tests
Liver function test
Complete blood count
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Related questions

A 36-year-old member asked:
What causes you to get hypoparathyroidism?
1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
A 48-year-old member asked:
How do I check if I have hypoparathyroidism?
3 doctor answers6 doctors weighed in
A 45-year-old member asked:
What are some of the symptoms of hypoparathyroidism?
4 doctor answers8 doctors weighed in
A 47-year-old member asked:
What are the later symptoms of advanced hypoparathyroidism?
1 doctor answer2 doctors weighed in
A 32-year-old female asked:
Does hypoparathyroidism have you feeling week all the time.
1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
A 37-year-old member asked:
Symptoms of hypoparathyroidism include what changes in your body?
1 doctor answer2 doctors weighed in
A 47-year-old member asked:
How does hypoparathyroidism cause hypocalcemia?
1 doctor answer2 doctors weighed in
A 47-year-old member asked:
What is the difference between hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism?
1 doctor answer3 doctors weighed in
A 45-year-old member asked:
I've been diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism yet have normal calcium levels, is this normal?
2 doctor answers2 doctors weighed in
A 36-year-old female asked:
I'm 36 years old, was diagnosed with hypocalcemia , hypoparathyroidism and HBP but want to have a baby, do you think I should or should not.
1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
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