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What Do Irregular Heartbeats Indicate?

Kelly is exhibiting neuromuscular irritability, tetany (tingling noted around the mouth and in her feet), dry skin and fingernails, more prone to cavities (you suspect weak tooth enamel), and complaining of irregular heartbeats. An EKG is run and cardiac dysrhythmias are noted. Her blood work is normal, except for hypocalcemia is noted, what disorder could this be?
posted on Fri, 15 Dec 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

From what you are describing, it seems that Kelly is having hypoparathyroidism. I would suggest to test PTH level to conclude the final diagnosis. Treatment consists of supplementation of vit.D and calcium. Discuss this further with endocrinologist.

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What Do Irregular Heartbeats Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. From what you are describing, it seems that Kelly is having hypoparathyroidism. I would suggest to test PTH level to conclude the final diagnosis. Treatment consists of supplementation of vit.D and calcium. Discuss this further with endocrinologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.