Hypoparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism is a condition in which your body produces abnormally low levels of parathyroid hormone or PTH.  PTH is responsible for regulating and maintaining a balance of two minerals in your body- calcium and phosphorous.  Low levels of PTH leads to low calcium levels in your blood and bones and increases phosphorus in your blood.  Symptoms may include muscle aches and cramps in the legs, feet, stomach or face, tingling or burning in your fingertips, toes and lips, twitching or spasms, brittle nails, depression and hair loss.  A few causes of Hypoparathyroidism include neck surgery, autoimmune disease, low levels of magnesium and Hereditary Hypoparathyroidism. 

Hypoparathyroidism is a condition in which your body produces abnormally low levels of parathyroid hormone or PTH.  PTH is responsible for regulating and maintaining a balance of two minerals in your body- calcium and phosphorous.  Low levels of PTH leads to low calcium levels in your blood and bones and increases phosphorus in your blood.  Symptoms may include muscle aches and cramps in the legs, feet, stomach or face, tingling or burning in your fingertips, toes and lips, twitching or spasms, brittle nails, depression and hair loss.  A few causes of Hypoparathyroidism include neck surgery, autoimmune disease, low levels of magnesium and Hereditary Hypoparathyroidism.