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What is Hypoparathyroidism – 10 Facts to Know

Symptoms

Most typical signs of hypoparathyroidism are usually associated with low levels of calcium. Several symptoms include fatigue, anxiety, depression, thick, coarse, or dry skin, brittle nails, hair loss, tingling in limbs, headache, muscle cramps or twitches, kidney stones, and pain. More severe effects include heart failure, laryngospasm, seizure, difficulty breathing, arrhythmias, calcium deposit, and cataracts. In serious cases, increased levels of phosphorus can also have some effects like red eyes, itching, diarrhea, nausea, and constipation. [2]