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What condition if left untreated progresses to respiratory paralysis and death?
Hypoparathyroidism
What is the condition known as hypoparathyroidism?
Occasionally, too much parathyroid tissue is removed, and a person may develop hypoparathyroidism (under-functioning of the parathyroid glands).
Insufficient secretion of the parathyroid glands causes?
Insufficient secretion of the parathyroid glands can lead to hypoparathyroidism, resulting in low levels of calcium in the blood, which can lead to symptoms like muscle cramps, seizures, and spasms. It can also affect bone health, causing weakened bones and increased risk of fractures. Treatment typically involves calcium and vitamin D supplements to restore normal calcium levels.
Who is affected by hypoparathyroidism?
Hypoparathyroidism affects both males and females of all ages.
What is the medical term meaning abnormal condition characterized by periodic painful muscle spasms and tremors?
Tetany is the condition of periodic painful muscle spasms and tremors.Parkinsons disease
How can you prevent hypoparathyroidism?
Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent hypoparathyroidism. A doctor can give you literature on how to live with the disease.
What is hypoparathyroidism?
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
What would result from hypoparathyroidism?
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Hypoparathyroidism leads to decreased?
calcium levels
Nursing care for hypoparathyroidism patients?
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What is the prognosis for hypoparathyroidism?
Presently hypoparathyroidism is considered incurable. The disorder requires lifelong replacement therapy to control symptoms. Medical research however, continues to search for a cure.
Hypoparathyroidism is usually accompanied by hypocalcemia and in sever cases leads to?
Tetany
