tetany

Etiology

• hypocalcemia (low ionized Ca+2)
  • hypoparathyroidism
  • hyperventilation
  • rickets
• hypomagnesemia
• uremia

Pathology

• irritability of the central & peripheral nervous system

Clinical manifestations

• fasciculations
• muscle cramps
• carpopedal spasms
• laryngospasms, stridor when severe
• seizures may occur

More general terms

• sign/symptom
• syndrome

Additional terms

• tetanus