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I have been diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism – What is it?

April 26, 2017diagnosed hypoparathyroidism

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I have been diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism – What is it?

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A. The correct level of calcium in the blood is maintained by the parathyroid hormone, which controls the amount of calcium released from bones, and the amount absorbed by the gut. It is made by four very small glands, two above and two below, the thyroid gland itself. Production of parathyroid hormone may decline with age and illness and if they are accidentally damaged by thyroid surgery. Hypoparathyroidism will cause loss of calcium in the blood stream, which will cause calcium tetany and eventually paralysis. It is not thought to be genetic.