Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Tetany is categorized by variable combinations of features comprising cramps, muscle twitching, circumoral numbness etc. The present study was conducted to assess the cases of tetany. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 64 cases of tetany of both genders. A thorough clinical examination was performed in all and laboratory investigation such as serum calcium, albumin, ABG, sodium and potassium was done. Symptoms and various causes were recorded. Results: Out of 64 patients, males were 30 and females were 34. The difference was non- significant (P- 1). Common symptoms were cramps in males (25) and females (32), paresthesia of hand and feet in males (24) and females (29), laryngeal stridor in males (22) and females (25), carpopedal spasm in males (27) and females (25), circumoral numbness in males (21) and females (30) and muscle twitching in males (29) and females (25). Common causes were recurrent vomiting seen in 9 males and 10 females, Bartter’ syndrome in 1 male and 2 females, anxiety hyperventilation in 5 males and 6 females, vitamin deficiency in 5 males and 4 females, acute pancreatitis in 5 males and 6 females, idiopathic hyperparathyroidism in 3 males and 2 females and hypomagnesaemia in 2 males and 4 females. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Tetany is an emergency condition which demands immediate management of the cases. Various causes are acute pancreatitis, vitamin D deficiency, recurrent vomiting etc.
Key words: acute pancreatitis, laryngeal stridor, Tetany.

Corresponding author: Dr. Vivek Katiyar, Assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Katihar Medical College & Hospital, Katihar, Bihar, India

This article may be cited as: Katiyar V. Analysis of Cases of Tetany- a Clinical Study. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2015;3(3):133-136.