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Vitamin D deficiency tetany
Vitamin D deficiency tetany
Disease overview
Vitamin D deficiency tetany is primarily caused by a significant decrease in blood calcium due to vitamin D deficiency, leading to increased neuromuscular excitability, which in turn causes symptoms s...
Detailed description
Vitamin D deficiency tetany is primarily caused by a significant decrease in blood calcium due to vitamin D deficiency, leading to increased neuromuscular excitability, which in turn causes symptoms such as convulsions and tetany.
Disease information
Disease name
Vitamin D deficiency tetany
English name
Vitamin D deficiency tetany
Category
Pediatrics
Subcategory
Pediatrics
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