Hormonal Disorders

Hypoparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by insufficient production or activity of parathyroid hormone (PTH), resulting in low levels of calcium in the blood (hypocalcemia) and high levels of phosphate. Common causes of hypoparathyroidism include surgical removal of the parathyroid glands (such as during thyroid surgery), autoimmune destruction of the parathyroid glands (as in autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome), genetic disorders (such as DiGeorge syndrome), or injury to the parathyroid glands.