Hypoparathyroidism Treatment in India

Neha Smith, a 42-year-old high school...

Neha Smith, a 42-year-old high school biology teacher and mother of two, had her thyroid gland removed three months ago due to cancer. While the surgery was successful, she began experiencing strange symptoms: frequent muscle cramps in her hands and feet that would lock into painful positions, a constant tingling in her lips and fingertips, and overwhelming fatigue that made teaching her classes a struggle. Her endocrinologist, Dr. Evans, diagnosed her with post-surgical hypoparathyroidism, explaining that the tiny parathyroid glands were damaged during her thyroidectomy, causing a dangerous drop in her blood calcium. Dr. Evans recommended immediate treatment with high-dose calcium carbonate and calcitriol (activated vitamin D) to stabilize her levels and prevent severe complications like seizures. The initial treatment involved frequent blood draws to fine-tune the dosage, which Neha found exhausting. After two weeks, her calcium levels normalized. The cramps and tingling subsided, and her energy began to return. Emotionally, Neha felt defeated after 'beating' cancer only to face a new, chronic condition. She worried about being a burden. However, as her symptoms came under control and she learned to manage her medication with a regular schedule, she felt a renewed sense of resilience. She now sees it as a manageable part of her life post-cancer, allowing her to return to her classroom and family with gratitude.