Calcium Deficiency (Tetany)
Functions of calcium:
Essential for the development of healthy bones and teeth
It is essential for the clotting of blood and the concentration of muscles.
Sign and symptoms of Tetany.
- Tetany spasm and twitching of muscles of face hand and fee.
- Perioral paresthesia
- Wrist fingers and flexion down together.
- Depression
Treatment and prevention:
Calcium Diet should be taken e.g. milk, Yogurt, Cheese, Creme.
Take the calcium supplements
Underline the problem and go to the doctor for better treatment.
Tetany can because in a woman it can be milk to severe and make her lifestyle unhealthy. Tetany can be a result of electrolyte imbalance. Tetany is also can be caused by a low amount of magnesium and too little amount of potassium deficiency. It's a dramatically low calcium level. Having too much acid (acidosis)or too much Alkali l(alkalosis) in the body can also cause Tetany.
There are two types of Tetany distinguished. Manifest and latent.
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