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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 else can I help you with?
Who is affected by hypoparathyroidism?
Hypoparathyroidism affects both males and females of all ages.
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 would result from hypoparathyroidism?
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Hypoparathyroidism leads to decreased?
calcium levels
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).
Nursing care for hypoparathyroidism patients?
monitor vs..
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
What condition if left untreated progresses to respiratory paralysis and death?
Hypoparathyroidism
What is the nursing diagnosis for hypoparathyroidism?
risk for injury r/t muscle weakness
What is the medical term meaning low growth hormone secretion?
hypoparathyroidism
Is hypoparathyroidism an indication for ultrasound examination?
No, it is detected with a blood test measuring your TSH and T4.
