41. Hypoparathyroidism hypoparathyroidism is a condition characterized by insufficient production of parathyroidhormones by the parathyroid glands, the small, oval glands located http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/nord/nord703.htm

document.write(''); var hwPrint=1; var hwDocHWID="nord703"; var hwDocTitle="Hypoparathyroidism"; var hwRank="1"; var hwSectionHWID="nord703"; var hwSectionTitle=""; var hwSource="cn6.0"; var hwProdCfgSerNo="wsh_html_031_s"; var hwDocType="NORD"; National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. Hypoparathyroidism Important It is possible that the main title of the report is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Synonyms Parathyroid, Underactivity of Tetany Disorder Subdivisions None Related Disorders List Information on the following diseases can be found in the Related Disorders section of this report: Hypocalcemia DiGeorge Syndrome Osteomalicia Pseudohypoparathyroidism General Discussion Symptoms Hypoparathyroidism is characterized by weakness, muscle cramps, abnormal sensations such as tingling, burning, and numbness (paresthesia) of the hands, excessive nervousness, loss of memory, and headaches. Affected individuals may also experience increased excitability (hyperexcitability) of nerves resulting in uncontrollable cramping spasms of certain muscles, particularly those of the hands, feet, arms, and/or face (tetany). Other symptoms may include contraction of muscles produced by mild compression of nerves (Trousseaus sign), malformations of the teeth including enamel and roots of the teeth, and malformed fingernails. In some hypoparathyroid conditions, there may also be pernicious anemia, dry and coarse skin, patchy hair loss (alopecia), thin scant eyebrows, patches of skin that have lost the pigment (vitiligo), and mental depression.

42. Hypoparathyroidism National network. Founded 1994. Dedicated to improving the lives of people withall forms of hypoparathyroidism, a rare medical disorder. hypoparathyroidism. http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/shc/shc29hyt.htm

document.write(''); var hwPrint=1; var hwDocHWID="shc29hyt"; var hwDocTitle="Hypoparathyroidism"; var hwRank="1"; var hwSectionHWID="shc29hyt"; var hwSectionTitle=""; var hwSource="cn6.0"; var hwProdCfgSerNo="wsh_html_031_s"; var hwDocType="SHC"; Self Help Clearinghouse Hypoparathyroidism Hypoparathyroidism Association Newsletter National network. Founded 1994. Dedicated to improving the lives of people with all forms of hypoparathyroidism, a rare medical disorder. Maintains a worldwide network of families for support. Promotes awareness of this disorder through quarterly newsletter. Online newsletter, member gallery. WRITE: Hypoparathyroidism Assn., Inc. c/o James E. Sanders 2835 Salmon Idaho Falls, ID 83406 CALL: 208-524-3857 FAX: 208-524-2619 E-MAIL: hpth@hypoparathyroidism.org WEBSITE: http://www.hypoparathyroidism.org VERIFIED: 5/19/2003 The above information is based upon information available through the "verified" date at the end of each listing. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's resources are limited; it is not possible to keep every entry in the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information. For additional information and assistance about self-help groups, please contact the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, by email at: info@selfhelpgroups.org

43. The Analyst - Online Diagnosis And Natural Treatments Health Report: Condition: hypoparathyroidism. hypoparathyroidism, Last updated Apr 06, 2004. hypoparathyroidismis the clinical condition caused by a lack of parathyroid hormone. http://www.digitalnaturopath.com/cond/C650793.html

Hypoparathyroidism Last updated: Apr 06, 2004 THE ANALYST TM Home FAQ Start The Analyst Hypoparathyroidism Signs, symptoms and indicators Conditions that suggest it Contributing risk factors It can lead to... ... Recommendations A hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH) regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorus in bone and blood. Four small glands called parathyroid glands make PTH. The parathyroid glands are located behind the thyroid gland in the neck. Hypoparathyroidism is the clinical condition caused by a lack of parathyroid hormone Calcium levels in the blood fall, and phosphorus levels rise. Low blood calcium levels may cause muscle cramping and tetany , and pain in face, legs or feet, among other symptoms. The most common cause of hypoparathyroidism is injury to the parathyroid glands during head and neck surgery. Rarely, hypoparathyroidism is a side effect of radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism . PTH secretion may be impaired when blood levels of the element magnesium are low or when blood pH is too high, a condition called

44. Hypoparathyroidism Definition Of Hypoparathyroidism. What Is Hypoparathyroidism? Definition of hypoparathyroidism in the Dictionary and Thesaurus. Provides examplesfrom classic literature, search by definition of hypoparathyroidism. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hypoparathyroidism

Dictionaries: General Computing Medical Legal Encyclopedia hypoparathyroidism Word: Word Starts with Ends with Definition Noun hypoparathyroidism - inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood adenosis gland disease glandular disease glandular disorder - a disorder of the glands of the body hyperparathyroidism - excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; can affect many systems of the body (especially causing bone resorption and osteoporosis) Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Some words with "hypoparathyroidism" in the definition: adenosis apyretic tetanus gland disease glandular disease ... tetany Previous General Dictionary Browser Next Hyponastic Hyponasty hyponatremia ... hypophyseal stalk Full Dictionary Browser Hypohydration (enc.) hypokalemia Hypolimnion (enc.) Hypolipidaemic agent (enc.) hypolipoproteinemia Hypoluxo, Florida (enc.) Hypomania (enc.) Hyponastic Hyponasty Hyponatraemia (enc.) Hyponatremia Hyponatremia (enc.) Hyponitrite Hyponitrous hyponitrous acid hyponitrous oxide ... Hyponym (enc.)

45. Hypoparathyroidism hypoparathyroidism. Definition hypoparathyroidism is the clinical condition causedby a lack of PTH. Blood calcium levels fall, and phosphorus levels rise. http://lebonheur.adam.com/pages/content.asp?genId=000385&proj=1&lang=en

46. Hypoparathyroidism Articles, Support Groups, And Resources hypoparathyroidism articles, support groups, and resources for patientsfrom Med Help International (www.medhelp.org). hypoparathyroidism. http://www.medhelp.org/HealthTopics/Hypoparathyroidism.html

[Health Topics A-Z] A B C D ... Z Hypoparathyroidism Medical Glossary: HYPOPARATHYROIDISM Support Groups: Hypoparathyroidism Association, Inc. [Med Help Home] [Library Search] [Medical Forums] ... [Patient Network] Revised: 6/2/2004

47. Article - Hypoparathyroidism hypoparathyroidism. Jackie Floyd, RN, BS, ONC. hypoparathyroidism is thestate of decreased secretion or activity of parathyroid hormone (PTH). http://www.pens.org/articles/floyd-j.htm

Hypoparathyroidism Jackie Floyd, RN, BS, ONC Parathyroid glands are small glands of the endocrine system, which are located behind the thyroid. The sole purpose of the parathyroid glands is to regulate the calcium level in our bodies within a very narrow range so that the nervous and muscular systems can function properly (Perheentupa, 1996). Hypoparathyroidism is the state of decreased secretion or activity of parathyroid hormone (PTH). This leads to decreased blood levels of calcium (hypocalcemia) and increased levels of blood phosphorus (hyperphosphatemia). Symptoms range from quite mild (tingling in the hands, fingers, and around the mouth) to more severe forms of muscle cramps leading all the way to tetany (severe muscle cramping of the entire body), and convulsions (this is very rare)(Muir, 1998). Parathyroid gland insufficiency is quite rare, but can occur in different ways. The most common cause of hypoparathyroidism is the loss of the active parathyroid tissue following thyroid or parathyroid surgery. More rare is a defect present at birth (congenital) where a person is born without parathyroid glands. Occasionally, the specific cause of hypoparathyroidism cannot be determined. There are three categories of hypoparathyroidism, (1) deficient parathyroid hormone secretion, (2) inability to make an active form of PTH, and (3) inability of the kidneys and bone to respond to PTH (Muir, 1998). Deficient parathyroid hormone secretion can be from post surgical causes or idiopathic. Idiopathic is further divided into congenital or acquired. Congenital hypoparathyroidism is a condition in which the person is born without parathyroid tissue. They usually have no family history of the disease. The inherited forms tend to arise from abnormal genes that either: 1) encodes abnormal forms of PTH or its receptor, 2) prevent normal conduction of cell signals from the PTH receptor to the nucleus, or 3) prevent normal gland development before birth. The acquired form of the disease typically arises because the immune system had developed antibodies against the parathyroid tissues in an attempt to reject it as a foreign body. Responding to this the parathyroid stops making PTH (Muir, 1998).

48. ScienceDaily -- Browse Topics: Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_Disorder News about hypoparathyroidism More news about hypoparathyroidism . Booksabout hypoparathyroidism More books about hypoparathyroidism . http://www.sciencedaily.com/directory/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Endocrine_D

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49. Hypoparathyroidism / Family Village Library hypoparathyroidism. http//www.hypoparathyroidism.org. The hypoparathyroidismAssociation, Inc. is a voluntary, nonprofit organization http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_hpt.htm

Hypoparathyroidism Who to Contact Where to Go to Chat with Others Learn More About It Web Sites Who to Contact The Hypoparathyroidism Association 2835 Salmon Idaho Falls, Idaho 83406 E-mail: hpth@hypoparathyroidism.org Web: http://www.hypoparathyroidism.org The Hypoparathyroidism Association, Inc. is a voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with all forms of Hypoparathyroidism, a rare medical disorder, by maintaining a worldwide network of family support, and promoting public, as well as professional, awareness of this disorder through a quarterly newsletter and our Web Site. The Hypoparathyroidism Association is set up to bring patients diagnosed with Hypoparathyroidism, their families, professional care givers, and other interested parties together for the purposes of 1) sharing common experiences; 2) offering support and comfort; 3) educating others about the disorder and how it affects lives; 4) serving as a support group, both formal and informal; and 5) putting people in touch with people for the foregoing purposes. Where to Go to Chat with Others HPTH This list is for discussion of hypoparathyroidism by sufferers, family members and carers. It can be used to discuss any subject relating to the illness

50. A To Z Encyclopedia Topic: Hypoparathyroidism hypoparathyroidism. What is hypoparathyroidism? hypoparathyroidism is causedby underactive parathyroid glands. What causes hypoparathyroidism? http://web1.tch.harvard.edu/cfapps/A2ZtopicDisplay.cfm?Topic=Hypoparathyroidism

51. Hypoparathyroidism hypoparathyroidism, Also Listed As Parathyroid, Underactive. Top. Signs and Symptomshypoparathyroidism is often accompanied by the following signs and symptoms http://www.ivillagehealth.com/library/onemed/content/0,,241012_245642,00.html

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52. What Is Hypoparathyroidism? Welcome Topics My doctor recommends thyroid surgery for my nodule Whatis hypoparathyroidism? What is hypoparathyroidism? hypoparathyroidism http://www.thyroid-cancer.net/topics/what is hypoparathyroidism

What is hypoparathyroidism? Topics The Thyroid Thyroid Nodules Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis ... Specialists Search Search this Site Search Medical Literature Search the Web Site Information Site Supporters Who We Are Privacy and Terms Contact Us ... My doctor recommends thyroid surgery for my nodule What is hypoparathyroidism? Hypoparathyroidism is a condition that develops when the parathyroid glands are unable to produce enough of a specific hormone that is needed to maintain the balance of calcium in the body. The parathyroid glands are four tiny pea-shaped glands located in the neck. Two of these glands are situated on each side of the neck, lying just underneath each lobe of the thyroid gland. In the normal state, the parathyroid glands produce a hormone called parathyroid hormone, or PTH for short. This PTH helps to regulate the balance of calcium in the body by acting on the bones and kidneys to maintain the calcium in the bloodstream at a fairly consistent level. During thyroid surgery, extreme care must be taken by the surgeon to avoid accidentally removing or damaging the parathyroid glands. This can be difficult, as they are very small and share a common blood supply with areas of the thyroid gland that may need to be removed.

53. Diabetes & Other Endocrine And Metabolic Disorders - Hypoparathyroidism hypoparathyroidism. What is hypoparathyroidism? hypoparathyroidism is causedby underactive parathyroid glands. What causes hypoparathyroidism? http://www.chkd.org/Diabetes/Hptsm_dw.asp

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54. Hypoparathyroidism - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital hypoparathyroidism What is hypoparathyroidism? hypoparathyroidism is causedby underactive parathyroid glands. What causes hypoparathyroidism? http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/diabetes/hptsm.html

Diabetes Clinic Endocrinology Endocrinologists Diabetes and Other Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders Hypoparathyroidism What is hypoparathyroidism? Hypoparathyroidism is caused by underactive parathyroid glands. Underactive parathyroid glands produce too little parathyroid hormones, which, in turn, causes low levels of calcium in the blood stream. The low levels of calcium lead to tetany, an increased excitability of the nerves. What causes hypoparathyroidism? Causes of hypoparathyroidism include accidental removal of a parathyroid gland when the thyroid is removed, or when part of the parathyroid tissue is removed during surgery. Other causes include absent parathyroid glands from birth or the sudden stop of functioning due to unknown reasons (idiopathic). It is often associated with cardiac defects, such as DiGeorge. What are the symptoms of hypoparathyroidism? The following are the most common symptoms of hypoparathyroidism. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: uncontrollable, painful spasms of the face, hands, arms, and feet

55. Hypoparathyroidism- Medcohealth.com hypoparathyroidism. Source ADAM, Inc. Updated December 2003. Definition. hypoparathyroidismis the clinical condition caused by a lack of PTH. http://www.medcohealth.com/medco/consumer/ehealth/ehsarticle.jsp?ltSess=y&articl

56. HYPOPARATHYROIDISM - Meaning And Definition Of The Word Medical Dictionary. Search Dictionary hypoparathyroidism DictionaryEntry and Meaning. WordNet Dictionary. Definition n inadequate http://www.hyperdictionary.com/dictionary/hypoparathyroidism

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59. Clinical Trial: Treatment Of Hypoparathyroidism With Synthetic Human Parathyroid Treatment of hypoparathyroidism with Synthetic Human Parathyroid Hormone134. This Phase. hypoparathyroidism, Drug PTH 1-34, Phase II. http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/show/NCT00001304?order=2

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Search AHealthyMe! Personalize AHealthyMe! Sign up for our Newsletter! Hypoparathyroidism Jeffrey P. Larson RPT Definition Hypoparathyroidism is the result of a decrease in production of parathyroid hormones by the parathyroid glands located behind the thyroid glands in the neck. The result is a low level of calcium in the blood. Description Parathyroid glands consist of four pea-shaped glands located on the back and side of the thyroid gland. The gland produces parathyroid hormone which, along with vitamin D and calcitonin, are important for the regulation of the calcium level in the body. Hypoparathyroidism affects both males and females of all ages. Causes and symptoms The accidental removal of the parathyroid glands during neck surgery is the most frequent cause of hypoparathyroidism. Complications of surgery on the parathyroid glands is another common cause of this disorder. There is the possibility of autoimmune genetic disorders causing hypoparathyroidism such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, pernicious anemia, and Addison's disease. The destruction of the gland by radiation is a rare cause of hypoparathyroidism. Occasionally, the parathyroids are absent at birth causing low calcium levels and possible convulsions in the newborn. Symptoms in the advanced and continuous stages of hypoparathyroidism include splitting of the nails, inadequate tooth development and mental retardation in children, and seizures. Abnormal low levels of calcium result in irritability of nerves, causing numbness and tingling of the hands and feet, with painful-cramp like muscle spasms known as tetany. Laryngeal spasms may also occur causing respiratory obstruction.

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