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Hypocalcemia Symptoms
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Symptoms of hypocalcemia arise from lower than normal levels of calcium in the blood. Some affected people, especially if the condition is mild, will not have symptoms. Others may have severe and life-threatening symptoms. Symptoms include
- numbness and/or tingling of the hands, feet, or lips,
- muscle cramps,
- muscle spasms,
- seizures,
- facial twitching,
- muscle weakness,
- lightheadedness, and
- slow heartbeat.
Psychoemotional symptoms can also be seen, including
- anxiety,
- confusion,
- depression,
- anger, and
- hallucinations.
Causes of hypocalcemia
There are a number of medical conditions that can cause hypocalcemia. Some of the most common include renal (kidney) failure, hyperphosphatemia (elevated blood phosphate levels), hypoalbuminemia (low albumin), vitamin D deficiency, magnesium deficiency, pancreatitis, and hypoparathyroidism.
Other hypocalcemia symptoms and signs
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Brittle Nails
- Coarse Hair
- Confusion
- Depression
- Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
- Dry Skin
- Facial Twitching
- Hallucinations
- Irritability
- Itching
- Lightheadedness
- Mood Changes
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Muscle Weakness
- Numbness in Feet
- Numbness in Hands
- Numbness in Lips
- Seizures
- Slow Heartbeat
- Tingling in Feet
- Tingling in Hands
- Tingling Lips
- Wheezing
Examples of Medications for Hypocalcemia Symptoms and Signs
- calcium carbonate (Caltrate 600, Os-Cal 500, Tums)