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Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

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All of the following statements are true of Hungry bone syndrome except:
  1. It refers to hypocalcemia following surgical correction of hyperthyroidism
  2. Symptoms usually occur within 24-48 hours following parathyroidectomy
  3. Early symptoms include numbness and tingling in the perioral area, fingers, or toes
  4. Advanced symptoms include nervousness, anxiety, and increased neuromuscular transmission
Explanation
Answer − A − All of the listed statements are true of Hungry bone syndrome except it refers to hypocalcemia following surgical correction of hyperthyroidism. Hungry bone syndrome refers to hypocalcemia following surgical correction of hyperparathyroidism in patients with severe, prolonged disease, as serum calcium is rapidly taken from the circulation and deposited into the bone.
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