RECURRENT SEVERE SPASMOPHYLIA FROM HYPOCALCAEMIA: A CASE REPORT

Rizaldy Taslim Pinzon and Ruth Vanessa Gloria Sinaga (2024) RECURRENT SEVERE SPASMOPHYLIA FROM HYPOCALCAEMIA: A CASE REPORT. Jurnal Kedokteran Brawijaya, 33 (1). pp. 70-73. ISSN 0216-9347

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Abstract

Hypocalcemia can present with a variety of clinical symptoms and indications. In situations of nerve-related hypocalcemia, muscle cramps and tetany are signs of increased excitability in either peripheral nerves or the central nervous system. Here, we described the case of a 58-year-old woman experiencing ongoing pain and cramping in both her upper and lower extremities. Through careful physical, neurophysiological, and radiological examinations, we were able to identify hypocalcemia as the primary cause of her severe muscle spasms and cramps, known as spasmophilia. Further detailed history-taking revealed a past total thyroidectomy. Administration of adequate calcium supplementation successfully relieved the symptoms.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Calcium, hypocalcemia, spasmophilia
Subjects:	R Kedokteran. Medis > RC Kedokteran Internal > RC0321 Ilmu Syaraf. Psikiatri Biologis. Psikiatri Syaraf
Divisions:	Fakultas Kedokteran
Depositing User:	Beatrix Stefany
Date Deposited:	26 Sep 2024 03:07
Last Modified:	26 Sep 2024 03:07
URI:	http://katalog.ukdw.ac.id/id/eprint/9446

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