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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Hypoparathyroidism}} describes {{c2::parathyroid gland pathology that leads to underproduction of parathyroid hormone (PTH), leading to hypocalc…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Hypoparathyroidism}} {{c1::Muscle cramps and pain}} {{c1::Muscle twitching}} {{c1::Paraesthesia}} {{c1::Fatigue}} {{c1::Troussea…
Published	02/10/2024	Two Signs seen in {{c2::Hypocalcaemia/Hypoparathyroidism}} include {{c1::Trousseau’s sign}} and {{c1::Chvostek’s sign}}
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of {{c2::Primary}} Hypoparathyroidism {{c1::Acquired hypoparathyroidism: damaged parathyroid glands (e.g. surgery, autoimmune, infiltratio…
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of {{c2::Secondary}} Hypoparathyroidism {{c1::Physiological hypoparathyroidism: suppression of PTH production by physiological factors suc…
Published	02/10/2024	What is Pseudohypoparathyroidism?{{c1::Pseudohypoparathyroidism: PTH is present but there is unresponsiveness secondary to an inherited genetic mutati…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Hypoparathyroidism {{c1::Bloods (PTH, calcium, phosphate, and ALP)}} {{c1::Investigate for underlying cause (e.g. autoimmune, infect…
Published	02/10/2024	Levels of PTH, Calcium and Phosphate{{c2::Primary}} Hypoparathyroidism {{c1::Low}} PTH, {{c1::Low}} Calcium, {{c1::High}} Phosphate
Published	02/10/2024	Levels of PTH, Calcium and Phosphate{{c2::Secondary}} Hypoparathyroidism {{c1::Low}} PTH, {{c1::High}} Calcium, {{c1::High}} Phosphate
Published	02/10/2024	Levels of PTH, Calcium and Phosphate{{c2::Pseudohypoparathyroidism}}{{c1::High}} PTH, {{c1::Low}} Calcium, {{c1::Low}} Phosphate
Published	02/10/2024	ECG of {{c2::Hypocalcaemia}} shows {{c1::Prolonged QT interval}}
Published	02/10/2024	Mild Cases of Hypomagnesaemia can be managed with {{c1::PO Magnesium glycerophosphate}}
Published	02/10/2024	Severe Cases of Hypomagnesaemia can be managed with {{c1::IV Magnesium sulphate}}
Published	02/10/2024	Managing Vitamin D Deficiency {{c1::Loading Phase: 300,000 IU of PO Vitamin D (weekly or daily doses over 6-10 weeks, meaning 50,000 IU weekly for 6 w…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Mild Hypocalcaemia{{c1::Oral calcium (e.g. Adcal D3)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Severe Hypocalcaemia{{c1::10% Calcium Gluconate in solution of 5% IV Glucose}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Persistent Hypocalcaemia{{c1::Oral calcium (e.g. Adcal D3) combined with Vitamin D (e.g. Alfacalcidol, Calcitriol) for hypoparathyro…
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