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ngumd · 2009 August 26th, 10:42 PM

Dear friends,

This is a question from Lange Q&A.
I do not feel confortable with the explanation that is given, I would like to discuss it with you.

Which of the following the best discribes the common clinical manifestations of hypoparathyroidism?
1)Hypercalcemia and hypochlohydria
2)hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia
3)hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia
4) hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia
5) hypercalcemia and hyperphosphatemia

the anser is 3.

Hypocalcemia stimulates the release of parathyroid hormone (hyperparathyroidism) to increase calcium release from the bones.
I though 4) would be the answer.

Please help me with this.

YESYOUCAN · 2009 August 27th, 02:36 PM

Your question prompted me to read this medscape site for HypoParathyroidism. Found this on the second page under lab studies: Hope this info will clear your doubt.

Primary hypoparathyroidism is defined by a low concentration of PTH with a concomitant low calcium level.

Serum phosphorus: PTH is a phosphaturic hormone. In its absence, phosphorus levels in the blood rise.

I appreciate you for posting this kind of subject oriented questions. We are not seeing that much knowledge sharing on this site.

yyc

ninah · 2009 August 27th, 10:00 PM

You should always remember that Calcium and Phosphorus levels are always in opossite levels.
High Ca will give low Phosphorus and vice versa.

ngumd · 2009 August 29th, 06:52 AM

Thank you, Yesyoucan and ninah

Since I was studying renal disease, I was automatically thinking seconday hypoparathyroidism.
I guess guestion asks primary parathyroidism.

Please post your questions and discuss them in the forum, too.

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Originally Posted by YESYOUCAN

Your question prompted me to read this medscape site for HypoParathyroidism. Found this on the second page under lab studies: Hope this info will clear your doubt.

Primary hypoparathyroidism is defined by a low concentration of PTH with a concomitant low calcium level.

Serum phosphorus: PTH is a phosphaturic hormone. In its absence, phosphorus levels in the blood rise.

I appreciate you for posting this kind of subject oriented questions. We are not seeing that much knowledge sharing on this site.

yyc

2009 August 26th, 10:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
ngumd Eager! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 94	hypoparathyroidism Dear friends, This is a question from Lange Q&A. I do not feel confortable with the explanation that is given, I would like to discuss it with you. Which of the following the best discribes the common clinical manifestations of hypoparathyroidism? 1)Hypercalcemia and hypochlohydria 2)hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia 3)hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia 4) hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia 5) hypercalcemia and hyperphosphatemia the anser is 3. Hypocalcemia stimulates the release of parathyroid hormone (hyperparathyroidism) to increase calcium release from the bones. I though 4) would be the answer. Please help me with this.

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2009 August 27th, 02:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
YESYOUCAN Eager! Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 55	Your question prompted me to read this medscape site for HypoParathyroidism. Found this on the second page under lab studies: Hope this info will clear your doubt. Primary hypoparathyroidism is defined by a low concentration of PTH with a concomitant low calcium level. Serum phosphorus: PTH is a phosphaturic hormone. In its absence, phosphorus levels in the blood rise. I appreciate you for posting this kind of subject oriented questions. We are not seeing that much knowledge sharing on this site. yyc

2009 August 27th, 10:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
ninah Within my grasp! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 397	You should always remember that Calcium and Phosphorus levels are always in opossite levels. High Ca will give low Phosphorus and vice versa.

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