What are the symptoms of tetany?

Symptoms of TETANY are: (1) Numbness of the fingers. (2) Muscle pain. (3) Numbness or abnormal sensation. (4) Decreased sensation over skin. (5) Eyelids keep twitching. (6) Tingling or prickling sensation of the skin. (7) Leg muscle pain

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Numbness from the wrist to the tip of the finger
Numbness in the little finger of the right hand
Numbness in the middle finger of the right hand
Numbness in the index finger of the right hand
Numbness in the middle finger of the left hand
Numbness in the little finger of the left hand
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Learn more about Tetany

Content updated on Nov 2, 2022

What is tetany?

Tetany is a condition that involves involuntary muscle contractions and overly stimulated peripheral nerves. It's caused by electrolyte imbalances — most often low blood calcium levels.

Symptoms of tetany

Numbness of the fingers
Muscle pain
Numbness or abnormal sensation
Decreased sensation over skin
Eyelids keep twitching
Tingling or prickling sensation of the skin
Leg muscle pain

Questions your doctor may ask to check for tetany

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose tetany

Do you have numbness from your wrist down?
Do you have any muscle pain?
Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?
Do you feel the sensation on your skin has changed?
Do you have eyelid twitching or squeezing of the eyes?

Treatment for tetany

The short-term goal for treating tetany is to fix the electrolyte imbalance. The long-term goal for treating tetany is diagnosing and treating the underlying condition causing it.

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References

Kale V, Handy JM. Normocalcaemic tetany. Clin Med (Lond). 2012 Jun;12(3):298; author reply 299. doi: 10.7861/clinmedicine.12-3-298. PMID: 22783789; PMCID: PMC4953501.
https://www.rcpjournals.org/content/clinmedicine/12/3/298
Sehgal V, Vijayan S, Yasmin S, Srirangalingam U, Pati J, Drake WM. Normocalcaemic tetany. Clin Med (Lond). 2011 Dec;11(6):594-5. doi: 10.7861/clinmedicine.11-6-594. PMID: 22268317; PMCID: PMC4952344.
https://www.rcpjournals.org/content/clinmedicine/11/6/594

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