Hypocalcemia is a medical condition in which there are low serum calcium levels in the blood. It is most frequently caused by hyperparathyroidism.
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Hypocalcemia can cause depression
The prognosis for correcting hypocalcemia is excellent. However, the eye damage that may result from chronic hypocalcemia cannot be reversed.
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The disorder occurs concurrently with hypocalcemia
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Deffinately. It depends greatly on how low your actual calcium is but I suffer from hypocalcemia and my bones ache alot along with muscle cramps and tetany.
Se Mo Suh has written: 'Pathogenesis of hypocalcemia in magnesium depletion' -- subject(s): Metabolism, Calcium, Hypocalcemia, Magnesium
Treatment of hypocalcemia typically involves calcium supplementation, usually in the form of calcium carbonate or calcium gluconate depending on the severity of the deficiency. In critical cases, intravenous calcium may be administered. Identifying the underlying cause of hypocalcemia is important to prevent recurrence.