Occasionally, too much parathyroid tissue is removed, and a person may develop hypoparathyroidism (under-functioning of the parathyroid glands).
Hypoparathyroidism
hypoparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism affects both males and females of all ages.
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Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent hypoparathyroidism. A doctor can give you literature on how to live with the disease.
inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood. Here is info about this medical condition from Mayo Clinic website. You might find the information helpful: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypoparathyroidism/DS00952 And here is more info from Medlineplus: http://search.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/query?DISAMBIGUATION=true&FUNCTION=search&SERVER2=server2&SERVER1=server1&PARAMETER=hypoparathyroidism
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Presently hypoparathyroidism is considered incurable. The disorder requires lifelong replacement therapy to control symptoms. Medical research however, continues to search for a cure.
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risk for injury r/t muscle weakness