Explain the relationship of hyperparathyroidism to hypocalcemia.
Explain the relationship of hyperparathyroidism to hypocalcemia.
Answer: Hyperparathyroidism is an excess of parathyroid hormone in the bloodstream due to overactivity of one or more of the body's four parathyroid glands.
When the parathyroid hormone level is insufficient, circulating levels of calcium are reduced resulting in hypocalcemia, which may result in symptoms related to a hyperexcitable nervous system.
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