What is Hypoparathyroidism?
Hypoparathyroidism is low parathyroid hormone. This may cause hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, and increased neuromuscular irritability. Patients may present with myalgias, muscle spasms, and tetany. Causes of hypoparathyroidism include: Iatrogenic (surgery, thyroid surgery) related hypoparathyroidismAutoimmune related hypoparathyroidismGenetic related hypoparathyroidism What are the…