1. Hypoparathyroidism By Katie Miller

2. Hypoparathyroidism endocrine disorder where parathyroid glands in the neck don’t produce enough parathyroid hormone Lack of production of parathyroid hormone makes calcium levels in the blood low and phosphorus levels high

3. Sings and Symptoms Muscle Cramps (spasms) Dry Skin Cataracts Seizures Pain in face, legs, feet Abnormal teeth formation Weakened tooth enamel

4. Diagnosis Doctors Visit ▫Medical History & Symptoms  Physical Exam ▫Blood Tests ▫Other Tests  Electrocardiograms  Urine Test  Bone Density Test

5. Treatment & Prognosis Treatment ▫Calcium Carbonate tablets, Vitamin D Supplements ▫Changing eating habits Prevention

6. Citations UMM. (2008, August 25). Hypoparathyroidism. In University of Maryland Medical Center. Retrieved April 26, 2010, from http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ articles/hypoparathyroidism-000091.htm Mayo Clinic Staff. (2010, April 8). Hypoparathyroidism. In Mayo Clinic. Retrieved April 26, 2010, from Mayo Foundation website: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypoparathyroidism/DS00952 Cooper, R. (1997). Hypoparathyroidism. In Medline Plus. Retrieved April 26, 2010, from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000385.htm