Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition in which the body releases unusually low levels of parathyroid hormone.

1. Hypoparathyroidism

2. Hypoparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition in which the
body releases unusually low levels of parathyroid
hormone. They play a crucial role in regulating and
maintaining a balance of your body's levels of calcium
and phosphorus.
Low production of hormones in hypoparathyroidism
leads to peculiarly low ionized calcium levels in your
blood and bones and a rise of serum phosphorus.

3. Factors causing hypoparathyroidism
The low production of parathyroid hormones results in low
calcium levels in your blood and bones and an increase of
serum phosphorus. Causes of hypoparathyroidism include:
 Acquired hypoparathyroidism: This most common cause of
hypoparathyroidism develops after damage to
the parathyroid glands either because or surgery or accident.
For the diseases of the nearby thyroid gland, throat cancer or
neck cancer, the surgery may be the only treatment.
 Autoimmune disease: This is a condition where your immune
system creates antibodies against the parathyroid tissues and
attacks them as if they were foreign bodies. The result of this
is that parathyroid glands stop manufacturing their
hormone.

4. Factors causing hypoparathyroidism
 Hereditary hypoparathyroidism: In this condition, either the
parathyroid glands are absent at birth or they don’t function
properly. Certain kinds of hereditary hypoparathyroidism
are linked with deficiencies of other hormone-producing
glands.
 Radiation treatment: In some cases, radiation can result in
destruction of your parathyroid glands, so as the radioactive
iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism.
 Low levels of magnesium in your blood: Low levels of
magnesium can interfere with the functionality of your
parathyroid glands. Normal serum magnesium levels are
mandatory for optimum secretion of parathyroid hormone.
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5. Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of hypoparathyroidism may include:
 Burning sensation in your fingertips, toes and lips
 Cramping of legs, feet, abdomen or face
 Spasms of your muscles, particularly around your mouth,
but also in your hands, arms and throat
 Fatigue or weakness
 Painful menstruation
 Patchy hair loss, such as thinning of your eyebrows
 Dry, coarse skin
 Brittle nails
 Headaches
 Depression, mood swings
 Memory problems

6. Treatment
The objective of the treatment is to minimize symptoms and
stabilize levels of calcium and phosphorus in your body. It
may include:
 Oral calcium supplements can increase calcium levels in your
blood. But a high dose can cause gastrointestinal side effects
like constipation.
 High doses of vitamin D can help your body absorb calcium
and eliminate phosphorus.
 A diet rich in calcium can help the cause. Eat a lot of dairy
products, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, kale, and fortified
orange juice and breakfast cereals.
 Remember to avoid carbonated soft drinks, which contain
phosphorus in the form of phosphoric acid, and restricting
eggs and meats.

7. Treatment
 Your endocrinologist will regularly check your blood
to keep an eye on the levels
of calcium and phosphorus. At first, these tests will
probably be weekly to monthly. Eventually, you'll
need blood tests just twice a year.
People suffering from hypoparathyroidism can
control their symptoms if given appropriate
treatment regularly. Early diagnosis and treatment
can help prevent complications of
hypoparathyroidism.
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