{"id":13140,"date":"2024-08-22T11:58:51","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T19:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/?p=13140"},"modified":"2024-08-22T12:01:08","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T20:01:08","slug":"hypoparathyroidism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/hypoparathyroidism\/","title":{"rendered":"Hypoparathyroidism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13140\" class=\"elementor elementor-13140\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c01a372 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c01a372\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column 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Freepik<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8ca473c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8ca473c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-13afa57\" data-id=\"13afa57\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0bd5f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0bd5f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"#introduction\">What is Hypoparathyroidism?<\/a><\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"#causes\">Causes of Hypoparathyroidism<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"#symptoms\">Symptoms of Hypoparathyroidism<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"#diagnosis\">Diagnosis of Hypoparathyroidism<\/a><\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"#treatment\">Treatment Options for Hypoparathyroidism<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"#lifestyle-management\">Lifestyle Management for Hypoparathyroidism<\/a><\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"#recent-research\">Recent Research Developments on Hypoparathyroidism<\/a><\/b><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b9a2a8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b9a2a8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a3b0877\" data-id=\"a3b0877\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cebca6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"cebca6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-72aedef elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"72aedef\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ab5aa72\" data-id=\"ab5aa72\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-895aaf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"895aaf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"introduction\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Hypoparathyroidism?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1c4356 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1c4356\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypoparathyroidism is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by insufficient hormone production by the parathyroid glands.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>parathyroid glands<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are four small glands embedded in the back side of the lobes of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/what-is-the-thyroid\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thyroid gland<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the neck. They produce <\/span><b>parathyroid hormone (PTH)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which helps maintain the body\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279023\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calcium-phosphorus balance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. PTH stimulates the release of calcium from bones, absorption of calcium in the intestines, and reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys. When the parathyroid glands produce insufficient PTH, blood calcium levels drop (hypocalcemia), while phosphorus levels rise (hyperphosphatemia).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a4cc231 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a4cc231\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-76dab86\" data-id=\"76dab86\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9a3de9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a9a3de9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-02453ff elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"02453ff\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bd89ef\" data-id=\"5bd89ef\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-755a380 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"755a380\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"causes\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Causes of Hypoparathyroidism<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-113bd2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"113bd2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypoparathyroidism can result from various factors, including:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27133a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"27133a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Genetic Factors\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40b9c25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40b9c25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic mutations are a primary cause of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/condition\/congenital-hypothyroidism\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">congenital hypoparathyroidism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (a condition in which hypoparathyroidism begins at birth), with mutations in genes such as <\/span><b>GCM2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>PTH<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>CASR<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> disrupting the development or function of the parathyroid glands, leading to hormone deficiency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>GCM2 gene<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essential for the development of the parathyroid glands, and its mutations can impair gland development. Mutations in the <\/span><b>PTH gene<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is responsible for the production of the parathyroid hormone, directly lead to deficiencies in hormone production. Similarly, the <\/span><b>CASR gene<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which helps sense calcium levels, can also cause issues if mutated, leading to abnormal calcium regulation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, conditions such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/digeorge-syndrome\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DiGeorge syndrome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, caused by a missing part of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/chromosome\/22\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chromosome 22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, can lead to congenital hypoparathyroidism due to underdeveloped or absent parathyroid glands. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rarediseases.org\/rare-diseases\/familial-isolated-hypoparathyroidism\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Familial isolated hypoparathyroidism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a hereditary condition, also results from mutations in the aforementioned genes, leading to isolated hypoparathyroidism without other associated anomalies.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypoparathyroidism can be inherited in an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/publications\/dictionaries\/genetics-dictionary\/def\/autosomal-dominant-inheritance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">autosomal dominant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/publications\/dictionaries\/genetics-dictionary\/def\/autosomal-recessive-inheritance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recessive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pattern. Genetic counseling is recommended for families with a history of the disorder to understand the risks and inheritance patterns.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6465cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c6465cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Acquired Causes\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfdf542 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfdf542\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acquired hypoparathyroidism often results from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/thyroidectomy-101-t\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surgical procedures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly those involving the thyroid or parathyroid glands, where the parathyroid glands are accidentally damaged or removed. Careful surgical techniques and postoperative monitoring are essential to prevent this complication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radiation therapy to the neck area, commonly used for treating cancers such as thyroid cancer or lymphoma, can also impair parathyroid function, leading to hypoparathyroidism. Protective measures, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/referenceworkentry\/10.1007\/978-3-540-85516-3_355#:~:text=Typical%20shielding%20materials%20for%20the,function%20of%20the%20beam%20energy.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shielding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and precise targeting, during radiation therapy can help minimize this risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, certain medications and treatments, such as chemotherapy, can affect parathyroid function. While direct damage to the parathyroid glands is not a typical side effect, chemotherapy can sometimes lead to metabolic imbalances and affect calcium and magnesium levels, which can indirectly impact parathyroid function. For example, <\/span><b>cisplatin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>ifosfamide<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are chemotherapy agents are known to cause hypomagnesemia (low magnesium levels), which can impair parathyroid function and PTH secretion, while <\/span><b>alkylating agents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can lead to hypocalcemia (low calcium levels) due to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8264509\/#:~:text=Renal%20magnesium%20wasting%20may%20be,%3C%200.7%20mmol%2Fl).\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">renal magnesium wasting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which indirectly affects the parathyroid glands.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-618c0ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"618c0ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Autoimmune Disorders\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eed42ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eed42ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, hypoparathyroidism is part of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279152\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">autoimmune polyendocrine syndromes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where the immune system mistakenly attacks the parathyroid glands along with other endocrine organs. Conditions like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/addisons-disease\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addison&#8217;s disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/type-1-diabetes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type 1 diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be associated with autoimmune hypoparathyroidism.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3847880 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3847880\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Magnesium Imbalance\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7723ce9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7723ce9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both low and high levels of magnesium can impair parathyroid function, affecting the production and release of PTH. Hypomagnesemia, or low magnesium levels, can inhibit the secretion of PTH and cause resistance to its effects on target organs, leading to hypocalcemia. On the other hand, hypermagnesemia, or high magnesium levels, can suppress PTH secretion, although this condition is less common compared to low magnesium levels. Thus, maintaining balanced magnesium levels is crucial for proper parathyroid function and calcium regulation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e38a233 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e38a233\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Infiltrative Diseases<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fae02aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fae02aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conditions like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/haemochromatosis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hemochromatosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/liver-disease\/wilson-disease\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wilson\u2019s disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can infiltrate and damage the parathyroid glands. Hemochromatosis leads to iron overload in various organs, including the parathyroid glands, causing potential damage and dysfunction. Similarly, Wilson\u2019s disease results in copper buildup in tissues like the liver, brain, and parathyroid glands, contributing to hypoparathyroidism due to the resultant glandular damage.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-036e6e9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"036e6e9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-87aacec\" data-id=\"87aacec\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc56e09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"fc56e09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6cc078c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6cc078c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b1b4bf\" data-id=\"4b1b4bf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-370a3b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"370a3b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"symptoms\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Symptoms of Hypoparathyroidism<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21da0b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21da0b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Early Signs\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf9b602 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf9b602\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The early signs of hypoparathyroidism include tingling or numbness in the fingertips, toes, and lips, as well as muscle cramps and spasms. These symptoms are due to low calcium levels in the blood.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5eeb458 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5eeb458\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Severe Symptoms<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c5ab91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c5ab91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In more severe cases, hypoparathyroidism can cause prolonged muscle contractions, known as <\/span><b>tetany<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can be painful and debilitating. Other symptoms include seizures, cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), and difficulty breathing due to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/gerd\/expert-answers\/laryngospasm\/faq-20058269#:~:text=Laryngospasm%20(luh%2DRING%2Dgo,breathe%20for%20a%20short%20time.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laryngospasm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b5e557 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b5e557\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Long-term Complications\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc5f897 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc5f897\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without proper management, chronic hypoparathyroidism can lead to complications such as cataracts, dental problems, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5768156\/#:~:text=Basal%20ganglia%20calcification%20(BGC)%2C,phosphorus%20complex%20in%20cerebral%20tissue.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calcification<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/body\/23962-basal-ganglia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">basal ganglia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the brain, which can result in neurological issues.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-65caf7b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"65caf7b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c123c19\" data-id=\"c123c19\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-471f747 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"471f747\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cf7e02b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cf7e02b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9e4fd66\" data-id=\"9e4fd66\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbd51dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cbd51dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"diagnosis\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diagnosis of Hypoparathyroidism<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0040946 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0040946\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosing hypoparathyroidism involves a combination of clinical evaluation, laboratory tests, and imaging studies.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba381df elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ba381df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Medical History<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8694cf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8694cf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosis begins with a thorough medical history to identify any potential genetic factors, recent surgeries or radiation therapy, or associated autoimmune conditions that may contribute to the disorder.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8661b5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8661b5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Physical Examination<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56cff55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56cff55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A physical examination can reveal signs such as dry skin, brittle nails, and muscle spasms, which are indicative of hypoparathyroidism.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fd7dc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3fd7dc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lab Tests and Imaging Tests<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9405e83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9405e83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laboratory tests are crucial for <\/span><b>confirming the diagnosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These typically include measurements of blood calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and PTH levels. Urine tests may also be performed to assess the amount of calcium excreted by the kidneys. Low calcium and PTH levels, along with high phosphorus levels, are indicative of hypoparathyroidism.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imaging studies, such as ultrasound or CT scans, of the neck may also be conducted to identify any structural abnormalities in the parathyroid glands.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f401a91 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f401a91\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8bcad3e\" data-id=\"8bcad3e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0757942 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"0757942\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-43441a5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"43441a5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c88c164\" data-id=\"c88c164\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd71742 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd71742\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"treatment\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment Options for Hypoparathyroidism<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5876107 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5876107\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing hypoparathyroidism focuses on maintaining normal calcium levels and managing symptoms. Key treatment strategies include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Calcium supplements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Taking calcium carbonate or citrate pills to increase blood calcium levels.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin D supplements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Using active forms like calcitriol to help the body absorb calcium better.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Magnesium supplements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Adding magnesium if levels are low, as it\u2019s important for PTH to work properly.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Parathyroid hormone replacement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Injections of synthetic PTH (like rhPTH) for those who can\u2019t maintain stable calcium levels with supplements alone.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thiazide diuretics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Medicines that help reduce calcium loss in urine.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regular monitoring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Frequent blood tests to check and adjust calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium levels.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Surgical interventions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Additional surgery to restore parathyroid function or implant parathyroid tissue if hypoparathyroidism is due to surgical causes.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-36fdc27 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"36fdc27\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8f8476e\" data-id=\"8f8476e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eab9e36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"eab9e36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8a6e3a1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8a6e3a1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-971d7e0\" data-id=\"971d7e0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdb48e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bdb48e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"lifestyle-management\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lifestyle Management for Hypoparathyroidism<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7c6c96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c7c6c96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dietary Changes<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcd7f96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fcd7f96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A diet rich in calcium and low in phosphorus is essential for managing hypoparathyroidism. Foods such as dairy products, leafy greens, and fortified foods should be included, while high-phosphorus foods like soda and processed foods should be limited.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4197b7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4197b7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exercise<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab5d6c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab5d6c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular weight-bearing exercise can help maintain bone density and overall health. It also helps in managing stress, which can exacerbate symptoms of hypoparathyroidism.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7ff1f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f7ff1f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stress Management<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa98fbb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa98fbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress management techniques such as yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises may help reduce the severity of some of the symptoms and improve overall well-being.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ac23767 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ac23767\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c703c04\" data-id=\"c703c04\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07f3c46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"07f3c46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e1c6d0e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e1c6d0e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7bfacf2\" data-id=\"7bfacf2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a504382 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a504382\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"recent-research\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Research and Developments in Hypoparathyroidism<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfbe0bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dfbe0bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent research on hypoparathyroidism, has led to some promising developments:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7428c78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7428c78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. TransCon PTH (Palopegteriparatide)<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0846197 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0846197\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ascendispharma.com\/pipeline\/endocrinology\/transcon-pth\/\"><b>Ascendis Pharma<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has developed TransCon PTH, a long-acting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/prodrug\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prodrug<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of parathyroid hormone. It\u2019s designed to keep PTH levels steady throughout the day. Clinical trials have shown it helps adult patients with chronic hypoparathyroidism maintain normal calcium levels and improves their quality of life. This drug, now branded as <\/span><b>YORVIPATH\u00ae<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is already approved in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/investors.ascendispharma.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/united-kingdoms-mhra-approves-yorvipathr-palopegteriparatide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/investors.ascendispharma.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/ascendis-pharma-announces-european-commission-approval\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">European Union<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the FDA is expected to decide on its approval in the US by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biospace.com\/fda-delays-review-by-three-months-for-ascendis-hypoparathyroidism-treatment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August 2024<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c9e15c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c9e15c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Oral Treatment (EB612)\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7e9118 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7e9118\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/investors.enterabio.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/entera-bio-reports-phase-1-clinical-data-first-class-oral-pth1\"><b>Entera Bio<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is working on an oral tablet form of PTH(1-34) called <\/span><b>EB612<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Early trials have shown that this pill can effectively manage calcium and vitamin D levels without causing dangerous spikes in calcium. This could be a convenient alternative to injectable treatments. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63548e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63548e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Updated Management Guidelines\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f82d436 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f82d436\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An international task force published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/jbmr.4691\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">updated guidelines for hypoparathyroidism management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Bone and Mineral Research<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2022. These guidelines suggest checking PTH levels soon after surgery to predict long-term issues, recommend genetic testing for non-surgical cases, and advise on monitoring for kidney and heart problems. They also note that synthetic PTH can be used when conventional treatments don\u2019t work well enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e07ba81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e07ba81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Parathyroid Allotransplantation\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3a2f14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3a2f14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s12020-022-03292-5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ongoing research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into parathyroid allotransplantation as a potential treatment for permanent hypoparathyroidism. This approach involves transplanting healthy parathyroid tissue from a donor to the patient. The aim is to restore endogenous PTH production and reduce reliance on calcium and vitamin D supplements. Early studies suggest it could be a viable option for some patients, though more research is needed to confirm its efficacy and safety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-88b227f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"88b227f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-30616f2\" data-id=\"30616f2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d311486 elementor-widget 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elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"94ed9d5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a8a6cd\" data-id=\"5a8a6cd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44558b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"44558b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7161\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" 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Ongoing research aims to develop better treatments and potential cures.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7162\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7162\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can hypoparathyroidism coexist with a thyroid disorder?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7162\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7162\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, hypoparathyroidism can coexist with a thyroid disorder. This often occurs when both conditions are the result of autoimmune diseases, such as in autoimmune polyglandular syndrome. Additionally, surgical procedures on the thyroid, such as thyroidectomy (for thyroid cancer or hyperthyroidism), can inadvertently damage the parathyroid glands, leading to hypoparathyroidism.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-319ba1f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"319ba1f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-676346b\" data-id=\"676346b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c32f6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5c32f6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d69f347 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d69f347\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-650f8e2\" data-id=\"650f8e2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-553e20f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"553e20f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dafe8ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dafe8ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypoparathyroidism is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by insufficient production of parathyroid hormone (PTH) by the parathyroid glands.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PTH plays a critical role in regulating calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D levels in the blood and bones.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial in preventing complications and maintaining normal calcium and phosphorus levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosing hypoparathyroidism involves a combination of clinical evaluation, laboratory tests, and imaging studies.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent research developments in hypoparathyroidism have focused on new treatments and updated management guidelines.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With proper medical care and lifestyle adjustments, individuals with hypoparathyroidism can lead healthy and active lives.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always consult healthcare professionals for personalized advice and stay informed about the latest developments in treatment and management.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a9brgfx on Freepik In this article: What is Hypoparathyroidism? 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