Hypocalcemia signs often include which of the following?

Hypocalcemia signs often include which of the following?

• A. Positive Chvostek's sign and Trousseau's signs
• B. Jaundice
• C. Hearing loss
• D. Persistent hiccups

Answer: (A)

Low calcium increases nerve and muscle excitability, so the most characteristic signs of hypocalcemia are those reflecting neuromuscular irritability. Chvostek's sign—facial twitch when tapping the facial nerve—and Trousseau's sign—carpopedal spasm when the arm is briefly occluded with a blood pressure cuff—are classic demonstrations of this heightened irritability and hypocalcemia. Jaundice points to liver or biliary issues and isn’t caused by calcium deficiency. Hearing loss involves the auditory system and isn’t linked to calcium levels. Persistent hiccups can occur with various irritations but doesn’t reliably indicate low calcium.

Low calcium increases nerve and muscle excitability, so the most characteristic signs of hypocalcemia are those reflecting neuromuscular irritability. Chvostek's sign—facial twitch when tapping the facial nerve—and Trousseau's sign—carpopedal spasm when the arm is briefly occluded with a blood pressure cuff—are classic demonstrations of this heightened irritability and hypocalcemia. Jaundice points to liver or biliary issues and isn’t caused by calcium deficiency. Hearing loss involves the auditory system and isn’t linked to calcium levels. Persistent hiccups can occur with various irritations but doesn’t reliably indicate low calcium.