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Develops when the serum level is below 4.5 mEq/L
A deficiency may be caused by infusion of excess amounts of citrated blood, excessive loss through diarrhea, inadequate dietary intake, surgical removal of parathyroid function, pancreatic disease, or small bowel disease.
Signs and symptoms are neuromuscular irritation and increased excitability and tetany.
What is Hypocalcemia