{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Glossary","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary","author_name":"Glossary","author_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/author\/adminglossary\/","title":"Hypoparathyroidism - Definition of Hypoparathyroidism","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"mgdiIb724W\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/hypoparathyroidism\/\">Hypoparathyroidism<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/hypoparathyroidism\/embed\/#?secret=mgdiIb724W\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Hypoparathyroidism&#8221; &#8212; Glossary\" data-secret=\"mgdiIb724W\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n<\/script>\n","description":"A condition caused by greatly reduced function of the parathyroid glands.A condition due to a decrease or absence of parathyroid hormones usually resulting in hypocalcemia and severe muscle spasms.Defective activity of the parathyroid glands.A condition in which the parathyroid glands do not secrete enough parathyroid hormone, leading to low blood calcium and muscle spasms.Underactivity of the parathyroid glands, causing a lowering of calcium levels m the blood; symptoms include muscle spasms and nervous system changes, and, if untreated, tetany.A condition caused by damage to or removal of one or more of the parathyroid glands, which results in decreased secretion of parathyroid hormone. Consequences include lowered blood calcium levels and neuromuscular excitability that appears as tetany (muscle spasms and cramps).A condition caused by a deficiency of parathyroid hormone in the blood as the result of damaged or absent parathyroid glands, which are located on the thyroid gland in the neck. Symptoms of hypoparathyroidism include numbness, tingling, and muscle cramps and twitching; seizures can also occur. Insufficient levels of parathyroid hormone can cause hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the blood). Hypoparathyroidism may be treated with vitamin D and calcium supplements.Subnormal activity of the parathyroid glands, causing a fall in the blood concentration of calcium and muscular spasms.Underactivity of the parathyroid glands, resulting in a lack of parathyroid hormone and in hypocalcaemia. It may be caused by inadvertent removal of the glands when the thyroid gland is surgically removed, or by failure of the glands because of autoimmune disease.A condition caused by an insufficient or absent secretion of the parathyroid glands.Inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone leading to decreased levels of calcium in the bloodstream.Hypoparathyroidism is characterized by inadequate production of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid glands. This hormone deficiency leads to reduced levels of calcium in the blood.The primary cause of hypoparathyroidism is often damage to the parathyroid glands during surgical procedures. In some cases, these glands may be absent from birth, or they might stop functioning without any clear reason.Insufficient calcium levels in the blood can result in tetany, which is characterized by increased nerve excitability leading to uncontrollable, painful, cramp-like spasms, particularly in the hands and feet. In some instances, seizures resembling those of an epileptic attack may also occur.The condition is identified through blood tests. To alleviate a tetany attack, calcium may be slowly injected into a vein. To keep the blood calcium at a healthy level, lifelong treatment with calcium and vitamin D tablets is essential.Reduced function of the parathyroid glands, which are located behind the thyroid gland and regulate calcium metabolism. This condition can occasionally occur after partial surgical removal of the thyroid gland. It leads to muscle spasms, decreased calcium levels in the blood, and sometimes the development of cataracts."}