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Obviously,deficiency of PTH causes hypocalcaemic tetany as PTH is one of the most important regulator in maintainance of the cocentration of plasma Ca++.It increases the rate of bone resorption through potentiation of osteoclastic activity.It also increases the reabsorption of Ca++ from DCT through recruitment of more TRPV-5 channels.So,if due to any cause there is gross injury in parathyroids(mostly occurs during performing thyroidectomy operation),there is hypothyroidism followed by marked hypocalcaemia resultig in hypocalcaemic tetany.
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Tetany is caused by?
Tetanus (Clostrudium tetani toxin) gets its name from its ability to cause tetany. The most common cause is low serum calcium levels which can be caused by parathyroid hormone or vitamin D deficiency. Hyperventilating or other acid-base problems can shift the binding of calcium and cause effectively low levels and tetany. Low magnesium and excess potassium can also do it.
What are the hormones produced in inadequate amounts that directly result in the following conidions tetany and loss of glucose in the urine?
Parathyroid Hormone if in hyposecretion increases neural excitability and may lead to tetany.
What electrolyte imbalance causes numbness tingling tetany polyuria dehydration and arrhythmias?
calcium
What is the medical term meaning a condition of painful muscle cramps resulting from a low amount of calcium in the blood?
The medical term is Osteoporosis.
Decreased blood calcium levels would result in?
When blood calcium levels are low, it means that calcium is not being reabsorbed in the intestine or released from the bones. This could lead to uncontrollable twitching, known as a disorder called tetany, caused by low blood calcium levels.
A deficiency of this gland causes hypocalcemic tetany?
Parathyroid
What hormone causes tetany?
it occurs when the PARATHYROID HOROMONE (PTH) falls to low.
A deficiency of parathyroid hormone can cause involuntary muscle contractions of a type called?
Tetany is the term for the muscle contractions that may be caused by hypoparathyroidism.
What hormone is responsible for tetany?
Tetany is caused by a disturbance of the blood calcium level. So you can say vitamin D (also considered a hormone) plays a role in it. Also, the parathyroid hormone level has a direct effect on calcium levels.
Tetany is caused by?
Tetanus (Clostrudium tetani toxin) gets its name from its ability to cause tetany. The most common cause is low serum calcium levels which can be caused by parathyroid hormone or vitamin D deficiency. Hyperventilating or other acid-base problems can shift the binding of calcium and cause effectively low levels and tetany. Low magnesium and excess potassium can also do it.
Does a deficiency of calcium in the body result in continuous muscle contractions or tetany?
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Is tetany caused by hyposecretion of the thyroid?
No, the condition is caused by deficiency of the parathyroid gland.
What is the hormone whose production in inadequate amounts results in tetany?
excess calcitonin or decreased parathormone
Name of disease which causes muscle stiffness?
tetany
What are the hormones produced in inadequate amounts that directly result in the following conidions tetany and loss of glucose in the urine?
Parathyroid Hormone if in hyposecretion increases neural excitability and may lead to tetany.
What causes tetany?
it occurs when the PARATHYROID HOROMONE (PTH) falls to low.
Why the calcium decrease creates convulsion?
Since calcium deficiency causes the neurons to be depolarized easily, and thus repetitive depolarization occurs which will lead to accumulation of acetylcholine in the neuromuscular junction and can cause repetitive muscle contractions which can progress to tetany
