Hypocalcaemia
Severity
Range
- MildAdj Ca 2.00–2.19
- ModerateAdj Ca 1.90–1.99
- SevereAdj Ca < 1.90 or symptomatic
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Parathyroid Causes
Post-thyroidectomy / parathyroidectomyHypoparathyroidism (autoimmune, congenital)Pseudohypoparathyroidism
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Vitamin D Causes
Deficiency / malabsorptionCKD (low 1,25-vit D)Liver disease
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Magnesium Causes
Hypomagnesaemia (impairs PTH release)
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Other Causes
Acute pancreatitisMassive transfusion (citrate)Tumour lysis / rhabdomyolysisSepsisDrugs — bisphosphonates, denosumab, cinacalcet, PPIs