Who is mean by carpopedal spasm?

Spasm of hand or foot seen in tetany.

Carpopedal spasm causes: Parkinson's disease, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, thyroid dysfunction, Huntington's  disease, multiple sclerosis, and  Certain drugs:

  ♦   Radiocontrast

  ♦   Estrogen

  ♦  Loop diuretics

  ♦  Bisphosphonates

♦   Calcium supplements

♦   Antibiotics

♦   Antiepileptic drugs

♦   Cinacalcet.

 Acute hypocalcemia may lead to syncope, congestive heart failure (CHF), and angina due to the multiple cardiovascular effects Neuromuscular and neurologic symptoms may also occur. Neuromuscular symptoms include the following:

 Numbness and tingling sensations in the perioral area or in the fingers and toes

♦   Muscle cramps, particularly in the back and lower extremities; may progress to carpopedal spasm (i.e., Tetany)

♦   Wheezing; may develop from bronchospasm

♦   Dysphagia

♦   Voice changes (due to laryngospasm)

Neurologic symptoms of hypocalcemia include the following:

♦   Irritability, impaired intellectual capacity, depression, and personality changes

♦   Fatigue

♦   Seizures (E.g., grand mal, petit mal, focal)

♦   Other uncontrolled movements

Chronic hypocalcemia may produce the following dermatologic manifestations:

♦   Coarse hair

♦   Brittle nails

♦   Psoriasis

♦   Dry skin

♦   Chronic pruritus

♦   Poor dentition

♦   Cataracts