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163. Tetany Trouble- Hypocalcemia

The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine

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Hypocalcemia - Causes and Treatments

Most common cause for hypo pera thyrodism is iatrogenic from either surgery or radiation. High p t h causes include venamond deficiency, drugs such as calcitonin and phosphate infusions. The most common diagnoses to keep in mind follow the hippo cal pneumonic h for hypoperithyrotism and hungry bone. Assess for signs of austere perosis, including recent fragility fractures. Take a medication in substance use history you should inquire about a history of neck surgery,. especially thyrodactme or perathyrodactme.

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