If your blood test comes with a blood calcium level of fewer than 8.8 milligrams per decilitre (Mg/dL), that means that you have hypocalcemia.
Low levels of calcium can cause extreme fatigue, which involves a lack of energy and an overall feeling of sluggishness. It can also lead to insomnia. Fatigue associated with a calcium deficiency can also involve lightheadedness, dizziness, and brain fog — characterized by a lack of focus, forgetfulness, and confusion.
The main cause of low blood calcium levels is having the parathyroid glands in your neck removed. This might be necessary for some types of cancer in the neck area. It can also happen if the parathyroid glands are damaged during thyroid gland surgery. Or during other types of surgery to the head and neck.
hypocalcemia may not show any symptoms but can lead to less dense, weakened bone and increased risk for osteoporosis.
When blood calcium levels fall, which of the following does NOT occur? blood clotting.
Severe symptoms of hypocalcemia include:confusion or memory loss.muscle spasms.numbness and tingling in the hands, feet, and face.depression.hallucinations.muscle cramps.weak and brittle nails.easy fracturing of the bones.
The symptoms of hypoparathyroidism can include:a tingling sensation (paraesthesia) in your fingertips, toes and lips.twitching facial muscles.muscle pains or cramps, particularly in your legs, feet or tummy.tiredness.mood changes, such as feeling irritable, anxious or depressed.dry, rough skin.More items...
Although serum calcium levels above 11.5 mg/dL commonly cause symptoms, patients may be asymptomatic at this level. Critical levels are reached above 12 mg/dL, with levels above 15 mg/dL (severe hypercalcemia) being a medical emergency.