Symptoms of Barakat syndrome
Symptoms of Barakat syndrome
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- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- Deafness
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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Hypoparathyroidism:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Although mild hypoparathyroidism may be asymptomatic, it usually produces hypocalcemia and high serum phosphate levels that affect the central nervous system (CNS) as well as other body systems. Chronic hypoparathyroidism typically causes neuromuscular irritability, increased deep tendon reflexes, Chvostek’s sign (hyperirritability of the facial nerve, producing a characteristic spasm when it’s tapped), dysphagia, organic mental syndrome, psychosis, mental deficiency in children, and tetany.
Acute (overt) tetany begins with a tingling in the fingertips, around the mouth and, occasionally, in the feet. This tingling spreads and becomes more severe, producing muscle tension and spasms and consequent adduction of the thumbs, wrists, and elbows. Pain varies with the degree of muscle tension but seldom affects the face, legs, and feet. Chronic tetany is usually unilateral and less severe; it may cause difficulty in walking and a tendency to fall. Both forms of tetany can lead to laryngospasm, stridor and, eventually, cyanosis. They may also cause seizures. These CNS abnormalities tend to be exaggerated during hyperventilation, pregnancy, infection, withdrawal of thyroid hormone, therapy with diuretics, and before menstruation.
Other clinical effects include abdominal pain; dry, lusterless hair; spontaneous hair loss; brittle fingernails that develop ridges or fall out; dry, scaly skin; cataracts; and weakened tooth enamel, which causes teeth to stain, crack, and decay easily. Hypocalcemia may induce cardiac arrhythmias and may eventually lead to heart failure.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Hypoparathyroidism:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
Although mild hypoparathyroidism may be asymptomatic, it usually produces hypocalcemia and high serum phosphate levels that affect the central nervous system (CNS) as well as other body systems.
Chronic hypoparathyroidism
In the chronic form, hypoparathyroidism typically causes neuromuscular irritability, increased deep tendon reflexes, Chvostek’s sign (hyperirritability of the facial nerve, producing a characteristic spasm when it’s tapped), dysphagia, organic brain syndrome, psychosis, mental deficiency in children, and tetany.
Chronic tetany resulting from chronic hypoparathyroidism may cause difficulty in walking and a tendency to fall. It can lead to laryngospasm, stridor and, eventually, cyanosis and seizures.
Acute hypoparathyroidism
More severe than chronic hypoparathyroidism, acute hypoparathyroidism produces more acute symptoms such as tetany, which begins with a tingling in the fingertips, around the mouth and, occasionally, in the feet. This tingling spreads and becomes more severe, producing muscle tension and spasms and consequent adduction of the thumbs, wrists, and elbows. Pain varies with the degree of muscle tension but seldom affects the face, legs, and feet.
Like chronic tetany from chronic hypoparathyroidism, acute tetany in acute hypoparathyroidism may cause laryngospasm, stridor, cyanosis, and seizures. These CNS abnormalities tend to be exaggerated during hyperventilation, pregnancy, infection, withdrawal of thyroid hormone, and administration of diuretics, and before menstruation.
Other clinical effects include abdominal pain; dry, lusterless hair; spontaneous hair loss; brittle fingernails that develop ridges or fall out; dry, scaly skin; cataracts; and weakened tooth enamel, which causes teeth to stain, crack, and decay easily.
Hypocalcemia may induce cardiac arrhythmias and eventually lead to heart failure.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Barakat syndrome as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions
When considering symptoms of Barakat syndrome, it is also important to consider Barakat syndrome as a possible cause of other medical conditions.
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