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Hypocalcaemia means an abnormally low level of calcium in the blood stream. Normally the body is able to keep the blood level within a narrow range (2.2-2.6 mmol/L) which in health fluctuates little in any one person.
If for some reason the calcium level falls well below normal, important symptoms can occur. For instance, muscles tighten up (especially if under repetitive strain), and painful muscle cramps and "pins and needle" sensations may develop.
These symptoms are more likely to occur if there is a sudden drop in the calcium level - for instance over 1 to 2 days.
If the calcium is subnormal for long periods of time (months or years), these muscle symptoms may lessen but other problems may eventually develop - for instance lens cataracts (affecting vision), dry skin and hair, brittle nails and chronic tiredness. In children, enamel on the teeth may not develop properly and other more serious problems affecting leaning ability and behavior may be seen.
For all these reasons, it is necessary to use specific treatment to restore the calcium level towards normal in any person with a significantly low blood level of calcium.
Many people don’t have any symptoms when their calcium levels are low.Symptoms of hypocalcaemia include: painful muscle spasm and cramps, twitching of muscles, numbness or tingling in feet and hands or numbness or tingling around the mouth,
If calcium levels in blood drop you will begin to notice muscle twitches, numbness, tingling and irritability. This is the beginning of hypocalcemia, or electrolyte issues.