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The goal of treatment for hypoparathyroidism is to restore blood levels of [[calcium]] and [[phosphorus]] to normal. Calcium carbonate and vitamin D supplements are the only currently approved treatment.
The goal of treatment for hypoparathyroidism is to restore blood levels of [[calcium]] and [[phosphorus]] to normal. Calcium carbonate and vitamin D supplements are the only currently approved treatment.
:*Diet: Patients with hypoparathyroidism should get diets rich in calcium and low in phosphorus. Foods, such as green leafy vegetables, broccoli, kale, and fortified orange juice and breakfast cereals are recommended by your dietitian. But patients had better not take many foods such as carbonated soft drinks, eggs and meats.
:*Diet: Patients with hypoparathyroidism should get diets rich in calcium and low in phosphorus. Foods, such as green leafy vegetables, broccoli, kale, and fortified orange juice and breakfast cereals are recommended by your dietitian. But patients had better not take many foods such as carbonated soft drinks, eggs and meats.
:*Calcium carbonate and vitamin D supplements:
:*Calcium carbonate and vitamin D supplements: Usually, the patient can take the drugs by oral. In some cases with severe [[spasm]]s or severe tetany, doctor may recommend hospitalization in order to administer calcium by intravenous (IV) infusion to release symptoms as soon as possible. After hospital discharge, you can continue to take calcium and vitamin D as an oral supplement.


==Diseases with similar symptoms==
==Diseases with similar symptoms==

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What is hypoparathyroidism?

How do I know if I have hypoparathyroidism and what are the symptoms of hypoparathyroidism?

Signs and symptoms of hypoparathyroidism include:

Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.

Who is at risk for hypoparathyroidism?

How to know you have hypoparathyroidism?

  • Blood tests: Patients with hypoparathyroidism may indicate signs, such as low levels of blood-calcium, blood-magnesium and parathyroid hormone, a high level of blood-phosphorus.
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG): This is a simple and painless test that records the heart's electrical activity. It can detect arrhythmias associated with hypoparathyroidism.
  • Urine calcium test: This test can show whether your body is excreting too much calcium.
  • X-rays and bone density tests: These tests may also identify whether abnormal calcium levels have affected the strength of your bones.

When to seek urgent medical care?

Call your health care provider if symptoms of hypoparathyroidism develop. If you experience either of the following symptoms, seeking urgent medical care as soon as possible:

Treatment options

The goal of treatment for hypoparathyroidism is to restore blood levels of calcium and phosphorus to normal. Calcium carbonate and vitamin D supplements are the only currently approved treatment.

  • Diet: Patients with hypoparathyroidism should get diets rich in calcium and low in phosphorus. Foods, such as green leafy vegetables, broccoli, kale, and fortified orange juice and breakfast cereals are recommended by your dietitian. But patients had better not take many foods such as carbonated soft drinks, eggs and meats.
  • Calcium carbonate and vitamin D supplements: Usually, the patient can take the drugs by oral. In some cases with severe spasms or severe tetany, doctor may recommend hospitalization in order to administer calcium by intravenous (IV) infusion to release symptoms as soon as possible. After hospital discharge, you can continue to take calcium and vitamin D as an oral supplement.

Diseases with similar symptoms

Where to find medical care for hypoparathyroidism?

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Prevention of hypoparathyroidism

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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000385.htm

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