Hypoparathyroidism : a serious illness or not?

Hypoparathyroidism is the most trending diseased in the philippines today. Why Trending?. Yes! bacause this is simply the illness of the former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

Do you know what it is medical explanation of "Hypoparathyrodism"? and its causes to this illness?.

Hypoparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism is is an endocrine disorder in which the parathyroid glands in the neck do not produce enough parathyroid hormone (PTH).
Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition in which your body secretes abnormally low levels of parathyroid hormone (parathormone). This disorder have a ratio of 1-1,000,000 man that are affected.This hormone plays a key role in regulating and maintaining a balance of your body's levels of two minerals — calcium and phosphorus.

The low production of parathyroid hormone in hypoparathyroidism leads to abnormally low ionized calcium levels in your blood and bones and to an increased amount of phosphorus. /mayoclinic.com/

Causes

The parathyroid glands help control calcium use and removal by the body. They do this by producing parathyroid hormone, or PTH. PTH helps control calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D levels within the blood and bone.

Hypoparathyroidism occurs when the glands produce too little PTH. Blood calcium levels fall, and phosphorus levels rise.

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.

Hypoparathyroidism may also be caused by

    * Low blood magnesium levels
    * Metabolic alkalosis

Symptoms

    * Abdominal pain
    * Brittle nails
    * Cataracts
    * Dry hair
    * Dry, scaly skin
    * Muscle cramps
    * Muscle spasms called tetany (can affect the larynx, causing breathing difficulties)
    * Pain in the face, legs, and feet
    * Seizures
    * Tingling lips, fingers, and toes
    * Weakened tooth enamel (in children)

Additional symptoms may include:

    * Decreased consciousness
    * Delayed or absent tooth formation
    * Hand or foot spasms
    * Painful menstruation

Treatment

The goal of treatment is to restore the calcium and mineral balance in the body.

Treatment involves calcium carbonate and vitamin D supplements, which usually must be taken for life. Blood levels are measured regularly to make sure that the dose is correct. A high-calcium, low-phosphorous diet is recommended.

Persons who have life-threatening attacks of low calcium levels or prolonged muscle contractions are given calcium through a vein (IV). Precautions are taken to prevent seizures or larynx spasms. The heart is monitored for abnormal rhythms until the person is stable. When the life-threatening attack has been controlled, treatment continues with medicine taken by mouth.


In the case of the former president GMA. She Have undergo many surgeries and an injury in the neck. This gland is very delicate, so one mistake of the surgeon may cause to abnormal fuction of this gland but if i will to decide?. I will agree to the President's doctor!. why?. Please Email me ...^^