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  2. Hypocalcemia - Wikipedia

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    Hypocalcemia is a medical condition characterized by low calcium levels in the blood serum. [5] The normal range of blood calcium is typically between 2.1–2.6 mmol/L (8.8–10.7 mg/dL, 4.3–5.2 mEq/L), while levels less than 2.1 mmol/L are defined as hypocalcemic. [1] [3] [6] Mildly low levels that develop slowly often have no symptoms.

  3. Trousseau sign of latent tetany - Wikipedia

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    Trousseau sign of latent tetany is a medical sign observed in patients with low calcium. [1] From 1 to 4 percent of normal patients will test positive for Trousseau's sign of latent tetany. [ 2 ] This sign may be positive before other manifestations of hypocalcemia such as hyperreflexia and tetany , as such it is generally believed to be more ...

  4. Chvostek sign - Wikipedia

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    The Chvostek sign (/ ˈ k v ɒ s t ɪ k /) is a clinical sign that someone may have a low blood calcium level (a decreased serum calcium, called hypocalcemia).The Chvostek sign is the abnormal twitching of muscles that are activated (innervated) by the facial nerve (also known as Cranial Nerve Seven, or CNVII). [1]

  5. Calcium metabolism - Wikipedia

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    The plasma total calcium concentration is in the range of 2.2–2.6 mmol/L (9–10.5 mg/dL), and the normal ionized calcium is 1.3–1.5 mmol/L (4.5–5.6 mg/dL). [4] The amount of total calcium in the blood varies with the level of plasma albumin, the most abundant protein in plasma, and therefore the main carrier of protein-bound calcium in the blood.

  6. Low calcium, magnesium levels tied to poorer cognitive ... - AOL

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    It is the first of its kind to directly measure levels of calcium and magnesium in blood — a much more reliable method of assessing nutrient status. This, the authors hope, might provide clearer ...

  7. Are your vitamin D levels low? An expert shares some ... - AOL

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    A long-term vitamin D deficiency can lead to malfunction of the parathyroid, which is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood. This can lead to further bone and muscle problems. Can ...

  8. Hyperparathyroidism - Wikipedia

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    Secondary hyperparathyroidism occurs if the calcium level is abnormally low. The normal glands respond by secreting parathyroid hormone at a persistently high rate. This typically occurs when the 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D 3 levels in the blood are low and hypocalcemia is present.

  9. Mineral deficiency - Wikipedia

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    Normal potassium levels are between 3.5 and 5.0 mmol/L (3.5 and 5.0 mEq/L) with levels below 3.5 mmol/L defined as hypokalemia. [21] [28] It is classified as severe when levels are less than 2.5 mmol/L. [21] Low levels may also be suspected based on an electrocardiogram (ECG). [21] Hyperkalemia is a high level of potassium in the blood serum. [21]