A patient undergoes thyroid surgery, following which he develops perioral tingling. Blood calcium is 8.9 meq/L Next step is:
Correct Answer: Oral calcium alone.
Description: Ans. (b) Oral calciumRef: Bailey and Love 26th edition Page 762* A case of Mild Hypocalcemia presents with perioral tingling - Only Oral calcium is enough in this case
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