HypoparathyroidismBy Katie Miller

Hypoparathyroidism• endocrine disorder where parathyroid glands

in the neck don’t produce enough parathyroid hormone

• Lack of production of parathyroid hormone makes calcium levels in the blood low and phosphorus levels high

Sings and Symptoms

•Muscle Cramps (spasms)•Dry Skin•Cataracts•Seizures•Pain in face, legs, feet•Abnormal teeth formation•Weakened tooth enamel

Diagnosis

•Doctors Visit▫Medical History & Symptoms

Physical Exam▫Blood Tests▫Other Tests

Electrocardiograms Urine Test Bone Density Test

Treatment & Prognosis

•Treatment▫Calcium Carbonate tablets,

Vitamin D Supplements▫Changing eating habits

•Prevention

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Medical      Center. Retrieved April 26, 2010, from http://www.umm.edu/altmed/      articles/hypoparathyroidism-000091.htm

• Mayo Clinic Staff. (2010, April 8). Hypoparathyroidism. In Mayo Clinic.      Retrieved April 26, 2010, from Mayo Foundation website:      http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypoparathyroidism/DS00952

• Cooper, R. (1997). Hypoparathyroidism. In Medline Plus. Retrieved April 26,      2010, from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000385.htm