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Hypoparathyroidism can have a number of different causes. Therefore, a battery of tests is usually necessary to diagnose it. What each blood test is investigating, and what the results mean, can be confusing for patients and their families. Here is…
Genetic testing looks for alterations (or mutations) in a person’s genome. Certain types of changes might indicate the presence of a genetic disease, including some types of hypoparathyroidism, a rare condition characterized by low levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH). What is the involvement of genes?…
In hypoparathyroidism, the body cannot produce enough parathyroid hormone (PTH) from the parathyroid glands. PTH is an important hormone that regulates phosphate and calcium levels by controlling calcium absorption during digestion, and the breakdown of bone tissue. When too little PTH is made, blood levels of…
Hypoparathyroidism is a rare medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough parathyroid hormone (PTH) from the parathyroid glands. PTH regulates the amount of phosphate and calcium in the blood by controlling how the body absorbs calcium during digestion and bone tissue breakdown.
Hypoparathyroidism can lead to acute crises due to altered blood calcium levels. Physicians may not be familiar enough with the disorder to respond adequately in such a crisis. You may, for this reason, want to consider having an emergency ID card with you at all times. What is hypoparathyroidism?…
Living with a chronic disease such as hypoparathyroidism can be overwhelming. Symptoms require lifelong monitoring and may include weakness, muscle cramps, abnormal sensations in hands and feet, excessive nervousness, uncontrollable spasms, and brain fog. Everyday disease management can significantly affect your quality of life and may even…
Hypoparathyroidism can result in a host of symptoms that, in addition to fatigue and generalized weakness, may include tingling in fingertips and other areas, and muscle pain and cramps. Your feelings, physical and emotional, can be overwhelming and difficult to explain to others. The spoon theory can…
Hypoparathyroidism is a rare medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough parathyroid hormone (PTH) from the parathyroid glands. In contrast, people with pseudohypoparathyroidism (PHP) produce normal amounts of PTH, but they lack the receptors that respond to PTH. PTH regulates the…
Fatigue is common among people with a chronic disease, and is likely  familiar to those with hypoparathyroidism. Here are some tips to help you manage fatigue and possibly get relief. What is hypoparathyroidism? Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition in which the parathyroid glands produce too little…
Hypoparathyroidism is a rare disorder in which the body cannot produce enough of an important hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH). PTH controls calcium and phosphorus levels in the body by regulating how much calcium we absorb from our diet and how much we release…
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