What you will read in this article: **Hypoparathyroidism** Hypoparathyroidism or hypoparathyroidism is a condition in which the parathyroid glands produce too little parathyroid hormone.. Parathyroid hormone, along with other hormones in the body, plays an important role in regulating the levels of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D in the blood and bones.. When too little parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormone in the blood.. The level of calcium... (**hypocalcemia**) and increased blood phosphorus levels (hyperphosphatemia)... This event can cause a wide range of clinical symptoms including cramps, pain and muscle tension and negatively affect many physiological processes in the body... Muscles... Symptoms of calcium deficiency or hypocalcemia vary from mild to severe... Symptoms of hypoparathyroidism include the following: - Tingling sensation (paresthesia) in the tips of fingers and toes and lips - Contraction of facial muscles - Pain or muscle cramps, especially in the legs and pelvis - Feeling tired - Mood changes such as irritability, anxiety or depression - Dry and rough skin - Dry, brittle and thin hair - Thin and brittle nails - Dental abnormalities such as misalignment of teeth or loss of tooth enamel - Eye cataract - Headache and memory loss - Kidney dysfunction - Fungal infection (candidiasis) of nails, skin and mouth - Severe muscle spasm Seizures caused by calcium deposits in the brain - Cardiac arrhythmia - Mental retardation ### **Diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism** Often in the clinical and physical examination, the doctor asks the patient if he has muscle spasms, especially in the hand or face area. The diagnosis of this disease is confirmed by a blood test that measures the amount of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and parathyroid hormone (PTH).... If a person has this parathyroid disorder, the following conditions can be seen in the blood test: - Low levels of parathyroid hormone or PTH - Low calcium level - High level of phosphorus Additional tests such as the following may also be prescribed by the doctor, which include: - Urine test to determine the amount of calcium excretion from the kidneys - Electrocardiogram that measures the electrical activity of the heart... the abnormal rhythm of the heart is caused by a lack of calcium... to learn about hyperparathyroidism and its types on the link... If you want to study the services provided in the office of **Dr. Ahmad Fanai**, click on the link... You can also contact us for a consultation with **the best thyroid surgeon**.