Abstract :
Calcium plays vital role in the body. As a result, calcium homeostasis is precisely regulated through the actions of
parathyroid hormone (PTH), vitamin D, and calcitonin. Hypoparathyroidism is an endocrine disorder characterized by a
deficiency in PTH, resulting in hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia. The incidence of a hypoparathyroidism after total
thyroidectomy has been highly variable ranging between 7 to 37%.Apatient presented to us with complaints of nausea and
frequent cramps in fingers since 6 months. She took treatment from local doctor but didn't get relieved. She had undergone
total thyroidectomy one year back. She was started on thyroxin with calcium and vitamin-D supplement after which she
started getting relief.
Keyword :
calcium, hypoparathyroidism, parathyroid hormone (PTH), osteolastic