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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is hypocalcemia?
Hypocalcemia occurs when the levels of calcium in the blood are too low. It’s often caused by abnormal levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) or vitamin D in the body.
Symptoms of hypocalcemia
Numbness or abnormal sensation
Numbness of the fingers
Questions your doctor may ask to check for hypocalcemia
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose hypocalcemia
Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?
Do you have numbness from your wrist down?
Treatment for hypocalcemia
Oral calcium supplements are the most common treatment for hypocalcemia. Vitamin D supplement can help in absorption of calcium. Treatment of the cause of hypocalcemia is also important.
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Diseases related to Hypocalcemia
References
Pepe J, Colangelo L, Biamonte F, Sonato C, Danese VC, Cecchetti V, Occhiuto M, Piazzolla V, De Martino V, Ferrone F, Minisola S, Cipriani C. Diagnosis and management of hypocalcemia. Endocrine. 2020 Sep;69(3):485-495. doi: 10.1007/s12020-020-02324-2. Epub 2020 May 4. PMID: 32367335.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12020-020-02324-2
Calpena Martínez S, Arapiles Muñoz A. The value of the classic signs: Hypocalcemia. Med Clin (Barc). 2021 Dec 10;157(11):554. English, Spanish. doi: 10.1016/j.medcli.2021.02.014. Epub 2021 Jun 8. PMID: 34112512.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0025775321001755?via%3Dihub
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