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Hypoparathyroidism

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The condition of having an underactive parathyroid gland, resulting in low levels of calcium in the blood.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Is a type of:

Parathyroid disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very 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
3.8
9 reviews
Ergocalciferol
2.6
7 reviews
Magnesium sulfate
2.1
12 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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