causes of hypoparathyroidism
Factors that can cause hypoparathyroidism include: 1  Acquired hypoparathyroidism. 2  Autoimmune disease. 3  Hereditary hypoparathyroidism.  Extensive cancer radiation treatment of your face or 1  neck. Low levels of magnesium in your blood, which can affect the function of your parathyroid glands. 2  Symptoms. Risk factors.
Welcome to Hypopara Answers: A resource for patients and families managing this challenging condition. Hypoparathyroidism is a rare, complex condition caused by missing, damaged, or dysfunctional parathyroid glands. When parathyroid glands don't function properly, the body can't make enough parathyroid hormone (PTH) to help regulate the amounts of calcium and phosphorus in the body.