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| primary hypoparathyroidism can be caused by an autoimmune process adn by several conditions including |
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| inadequate secretion of PTH leads to |
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| signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia |
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| muscle cramps, fatigue and weakness, tingling and twitching of the face and hands, mental and emotional changes, dry skin, urinary frequency |
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| the findings of hypoparathyroidism |
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| low calcium elevated phosphate, low urine calcium sometimes low serum magnesium |
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| on long term basis, the patient with chronic hypoparathyroidism is treated with |
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| oral calium salts and a form of vitamin D |
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