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For three quarters of people, hypopara is caused by removal of, or accidental damage to, the parathyroid glands during neck surgery.

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About Hypoparathyroidism

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While surgery is the most common cause of hypopara, a quarter of people can get the disease from damaged, dysfunctional or absent parathyroid glands.
This can happen because of:
- Genetics
- Autoimmune conditions
- Cancer radiation treatment
- Other disorders

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Over time, people with hypoparathyroidism commonly experience symptoms of ‘hypocalcaemia’ – when calcium levels in the body are too low.
Because calcium normally plays an important role in the signalling of our nerves – which help to coordinate our body and brain – long-term hypocalcaemia can disrupt this process and make our day-to-day activities more difficult.

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The long-term complications
hypopara

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Over time, people with hypoparathyroidism commonly experience symptoms of ‘hypocalcaemia’ – when calcium levels in the body are too low.
Because calcium normally plays an important role in the signalling of our nerves – which help to coordinate our body and brain – long-term hypocalcaemia can disrupt this process and make our day-to-day activities more difficult.
For example, twitching and spasms can reduce your physical ability, whereas brain fog or fatigue can make cognitive tasks more challenging.

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The long-term complications
hypopara

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Often people find that the symptoms of hypopara can reduce their physical ability, making it harder to do day-to-day activities.
These symptoms can also be difficult to manage mentally, and people can often feel anxious, isolated or down.
Therefore it is important to receive support from a doctor or nurse, family members, or other people affected by the disease. With support, hypopara can feel more manageable.

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Living with hypopara

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Often people find that the symptoms of hypopara can reduce their physical ability, making it harder to do day-to-day activities.
These symptoms can also be difficult to manage mentally, and people can often feel anxious, isolated or down.
Therefore it is important to receive support from a doctor or nurse, family members, or other people affected by the disease. With support, hypopara can feel more manageable.

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Hypopara life

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