Hypoparathyroidism

Hypopathyroidism is a conditon caused when there is too little parathyroid hormone in circulation to adequately regulate calcium levels.

Etiology and Physiology
A decrease in PTH will cause a decrease in circulating calcium leading to hypocalcemia. The most comon cause of hypoparathyroidism is the removal of the parathyroid glands normally during thyroidectomy surgery or seperately to correct hyperparathyroidisme. Other cause of hypoparathyroidism are when kidney function is comprimised to the point of being unable to reabsorp calcium or when phosphate levels increase due to decreased excretion in the kidney's.

Signs and Symptoms
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