What is tetany?

Tetany refers to the involuntary contraction of muscles (such as spasms or convulsions) caused by an abnormal increase in the number of times a nerve sends a signal. This is usually caused by conditions such as kidney disease and electrolyte deficiencies that induce very low levels of calcium.

How do members experience tetany?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with tetany*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for tetany*

Who has tetany on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 2
50s 0
60s 1
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 3