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Hypocalcemia
Other namesHypocalcemia
Calcium within the periodic table
SpecialtyEndocrinology
SymptomsNumbness, muscle spasms, seizures, confusion[1][2]
ComplicationsCardiac arrest.[1][2]
CausesHypoparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, kidney failure, pancreatitis, calcium channel blocker overdose, rhabdomyolysis, tumor lysis syndrome, bisphosphonates[1][2]
Diagnostic methodBlood serum < 2.1 mmol/L (corrected calcium or ionized calcium)[1][2][3]
TreatmentCalcium supplements, vitamin D, magnesium sulfate.[1][2]
Frequency~18% of people in hospital[4]

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