Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Hypocalcemia

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Twitchy, hyperexcitable;
Perioral numbness;
Mental irritability;
Seizures;
tetany

PhysicalFindings

Chvostek sign (facial nerve hyperexcitability);
Carpopedal spasm;
Trousseau sign(tetany);

ClinicalTests

Prolong QT on ECG;
CHECK ALBUMIN! And correct it!
After it check PTH. If high -> vitamin D def;

RiskFactors

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

arrhythmia -> vent tachycardia

ProgressionFromCondition

Hypoparathyroidism;
Pseudohypoparathyroidism;
Renal disease;
Vitamin D deficiency and dependency;

TreatmentOptions

Vitamin D; Ca

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/endocrine-and-metabolic-disorders/electrolyte-disorders/hypocalcemia