Use of Thiazide Diuretics to Reduce the Hypercalciuria of Hypoparathyroidism During Pregnancy

Richard B. Kurzel; Garrett A. Hagen

doi:10.1055/s-2007-999516

American Journal of Perinatology, Table of Contents

Am J Perinatol 1990; 7(4): 333-336
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-999516

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Use of Thiazide Diuretics to Reduce the Hypercalciuria of Hypoparathyroidism During Pregnancy

Richard B. Kurzel, Garrett A. Hagen

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Louis University School of Medicine, and Department of Medicine, Section on Endocrinology, St. Mary's Health Center, St. Louis, Missouri

Abstract

ABSTRACT

A pregnant patient with idiopathic hypoparathyroidism is presented. Her hypomagnesemic hypocalcemia was unresponsive to conventional therapy, or magnesium supplementation. Sodium restriction with thiazide therapy successfully reduced her renal calcium wastage to control her symptoms and raise her serum calcium levels.

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