Hypoparathyroidism familial isolated
Overview
Hypoparathyroidism familial isolated: A rare familial condition involving low levels of parathyroid hormone which upsets the body's ability to regulate calcium and phosphate. The severity of symptoms is determined by the how low the parathyroid hormone level is.
Symptoms
Low parathyroid hormone level Low blood calcium level High urine calcium level High blood phosphate level Paresthesia around mouth
Causes
Hypoparathyroidism –Often occurs after thyroidectomy or parathyoidectomy –Infiltrative diseases of the parathyroid gland (e.g., hemochromatosis, Wilson's disease, sarcoidosis, tuberculosis) –Pseudohypoparathyroidism (parathyroid hormone resistance) –Idiopathic (autoimmune) Medications (e.g., diuretics, heparin, foscarnet, cimetidine, glucagon, phosphates, aminoglycosides, theophylline, cisplatin) Vitamin D deficiency –Poor oral intake and/or absent sun exposure –Malabsorption –Hepatic and/or renal failure –Anticonvulsant use Pancreatitis Alkalosis (especially respiratory alkalosis) Sepsis Shock Burns Magnesium deficiency (often seen in alcoholism)
Diagnosis
Home medical testing related to Hypoparathyroidism familial isolated: Thyroid: Home Testing: Home Thyroid Function Tests Home TSH Tests Home Adrenal Function Tests