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Electrolyte & Bone Metabolism Disorders – Specialist Online Consultation

Specialist Consultation: €99

Consultant Endocrinologist: Dr. Aamir Shehzad

Pricing Structure

  • Consultation fee: €99
  • Follow-up consultation (same condition): €60
  • Referral letter fee: €20 (applies if a referral is needed for blood tests, scans, ED referral, or another specialist; this is in addition to the consultation fee)

Electrolyte & Bone Metabolism Disorders Consultation

Our Electrolyte & Bone Metabolism service provides professional assessment and management of conditions involving calcium, phosphate, sodium, potassium, vitamin D, and bone health. Through a secure online consultation, Consultant Endocrinologist Dr. Aamir Shehzad (IMC: 409423) offers specialist evaluation of electrolyte abnormalities, parathyroid disorders, and metabolic bone diseases.

Electrolyte and bone metabolism issues can affect muscles, nerves, kidney function, hormonal balance, and long-term bone strength. Early specialist input helps ensure accurate diagnosis and reduces the risk of complications such as fractures or severe mineral disturbances.

Who This Service Is For

This service is suitable for adults with:

  • High or low calcium, phosphate, sodium, or potassium levels
  • Symptoms associated with high calcium, such as fatigue, nausea, cramps, or bone pain
  • Parathyroid disorders (hyperparathyroidism or hypoparathyroidism)
  • Vitamin D deficiency or excess
  • Osteopenia or osteoporosis
  • Reduced bone density or metabolic bone disease
  • Hormonal or kidney-related bone metabolism issues
  • Concerns following abnormal blood results
  • Frequent cramps, tingling, weakness, or bone discomfort

What to Expect During Your Consultation

Your online consultation includes:

  • Review of symptoms (e.g., cramps, fatigue, tingling, bone pain, mood changes)
  • Assessment of abnormal blood tests (calcium, electrolytes, PTH, vitamin D)
  • Evaluation of your risk factors for bone loss or metabolic complications
  • Review of medications or conditions affecting calcium or electrolytes
  • Clear explanation of long-term risks and personalised treatment guidance

A structured, easy-to-understand management plan will be provided.

Investigations & Imaging

If further testing is clinically appropriate, Dr. Shahzad may recommend:

  • Calcium, vitamin D, PTH, and electrolyte profiles
  • Kidney and liver function assessment
  • Bone metabolism markers where indicated
  • Referral for a DEXA scan (bone density) if needed
  • Ultrasound or imaging for parathyroid or structural concerns

All investigations are only recommended when necessary.
If a DEXA scan or any other investigation is required, the doctor will provide appropriate advice or referral.

Testing may be arranged through your GP or the nearest diagnostic service.

Treatment & Management

Depending on your individual needs, management may include:

  • Guidance on vitamin D or calcium optimisation (if suitable)
  • Treatment strategies for high or low calcium
  • Specialist advice for osteopenia or osteoporosis
  • Management of parathyroid disorders
  • Correction and monitoring of electrolyte imbalances
  • Bone-strengthening and health-support recommendations
  • Advice related to hormonal or kidney-linked bone disease

Prescriptions, when appropriate, will be sent electronically to your preferred pharmacy in Ireland.

When In-Person Assessment Is Needed

Some symptoms may require in-person evaluation. You may be advised to attend:

  • Your GP
  • An urgent care service
  • The Emergency Department (for severe electrolyte abnormalities or acute symptoms)

Your safety always guides clinical decision-making.

Please Note:

Please Note: To ensure a safe and effective procedure, you must review our Exclusion Criteria to ensure this service is appropriate for you.

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