Question
Tetany is caused by
hyperparathyroidism
hypoparathyroidism
hyperthyroidism
hypothyroidism
Solution
B.
hypoparathyroidism
Tetany is caused due to hypoparathyroidism. It causes the lowering blood calcium level. This increases the excitibility of nerves and muscles which results in sustained contraction of muscles of larynx, face, hands and feet.