Hypoparathyroidism / Disease

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Hypoparathyroidism

Synonyms of Hypoparathyroidism

Parathyroid, Underactivity of
Tetany

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Hypoparathyroidism is a condition characterized by insufficient production of parathyroid hormones by the parathyroid glands, the small, oval glands located near the thyroid gland in the neck. Parathyroid hormones (along with vitamin D and the hormone calcitonin, which is produced by the thyroid gland) play a role in regulating levels of calcium in the blood. Due to deficiency of parathyroid hormones, affected individuals exhibit abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood (hypocalcemia). Symptoms and findings associated with Hypoparathyroidism may include weakness, muscle cramps, excessive nervousness, headaches, and/or increased excitability (hyperexcitability) of nerves resulting in uncontrollable twitching and cramping spasms of certain muscles such as those of the hands, feet, arms, and/or face (tetany). Hypoparathyroidism may result from absence of the parathyroid glands at birth, occur due to or in association with a number of different underlying disorders, or result from removal of or damage to the parathyroid glands. In rare cases, Hypoparathyroidism may be inherited as an autosomal recessive genetic trait.
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Organizations related to Hypoparathyroidism

Hormone Foundation
8401 Connecticut Ave
Chevy Chase MD 20815
Phone #: --
800 #: 800-467-6663
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.hormone.org
Hypoparathyroidism Association, Inc.
PO Box 2258
Idaho Falls ID 83403
Phone #: 208-524-3857
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
Home page: http://www.hpth.org
MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay WI 54301-1243
Phone #: 920-336-5333
800 #: 877-336-5333
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
NIH/National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
2 Information Way
Bethesda MD 20892-3570
Phone #: 301-654-3810
800 #: 800-891-5389
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.niddk.nih.gov
NIH/National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
31 Center Dr
Bethesda MD 20892
Phone #: 301-496-5133
800 #: --
e-mail: N/A
Home page: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/
Thyroid Foundation of Canada
797 Princess Street
Ontario Intl K7L 5J7
Phone #: 613-544-8364
800 #: (8-00)- 267-8822
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.thyroid.ca

For a Complete Report

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