E20.1: Pseudohypoparathyroidism
The parathyroid glands are 4 small glands at the edge of the thyroid gland. A messenger substance is formed in the parathyroid glands. This messenger substance affects the calcium and phosphate content in the body. Calcium from the bone is dissolved by the messenger substance and released into the blood. It thus also affects bone firmness.
Your parathyroid glands create the normal amount of the messenger substance. However, the messenger substance is not working properly in your case. As a result, the calcium content in your blood may be too low. You may have various symptoms as a result. The muscles may cramp or you might have an irregular heartbeat. At the same time however, calcium may also accumulate in the tissue. The organs may calcify as a result of too much calcium. That can affect the cornea in the eye or the lens of the eye, for instance.
This illness can be hereditary. It can involve the bones in your hands and feet not growing properly. You may also be shorter overall.
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