Tetany

A disorder characterized by muscle twitches, cramps, and carpopedal spasm, and when severe, laryngospasm and seizures. This condition is associated with unstable depolarization of axonal membranes, primarily in the peripheral nervous system. Tetany usually results from HYPOCALCEMIA or reduced serum levels of MAGNESIUM that may be associated with HYPERVENTILATION; HYPOPARATHYROIDISM; RICKETS; UREMIA; or other conditions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1490)

Also Known As:

Spasmophilia; Tetanilla; Neonatal Tetanies; Neonatal Tetany; Spasmophilias; Tetanies; Tetanies, Neonatal; Tetanillas; Tetany, Neonatal

Nervous System Diseases: 14737
- Neurologic Manifestations: 7223
  - Neuromuscular Manifestations: 24
    - Tetany: 711
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases: 15
- Metabolic Diseases: 10634
  - Calcium Metabolism Disorders: 48
    - Hypocalcemia: 5690
      - Tetany: 711
Signs and Symptoms Pathological Conditions
- Signs and Symptoms
  - Neurologic Manifestations: 7223
    - Neuromuscular Manifestations: 24
      - Tetany: 711

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