Hypoparathyroidism

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Endocrine glands

• Tingling lips, fingers, and toes
• Muscle cramps
• Pain in the face , legs, and feet
• Abdominal pain
• Dry hair
• Brittle nails
• Dry, scaly skin
• Cataracts
• Weakened tooth enamel (in children)
• Muscle spasms called tetany (can lead to spasms of the larynx, causing breathing difficulties)
• Convulsions (seizures)

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease include:

• Painful menstruation
• Hand or foot spasms
• Decreased consciousness
• Delayed or absent tooth formation

This disease may produce the following test results:

• Low serum calcium level
• High serum phosphorus level
• Low serum parathyroid hormone level
• Low serum magnesium level (possible)
• Abnormal heart rhythms on ECG (possible)

This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:

• Urine calcium
• Ionized calcium in the blood

Review Date: 10/25/2006
Reviewed By: Robert Hurd, M.D., Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.