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A common result of hyperparathyroidism is hypercalcemia, or an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood.
Additionally, some, but not all patients who have this disease will also have an above-normal level of PTH or parathyroid hormone, as well as a low vitamin D level.
The reason for a low vitamin D level in patients with hyperparathyroidism is a protective measure by the body. The primary purpose of vitamin D is to allow the intestines to absorb calcium. When the body detects higher than normal calcium, it restricts the amount of vitamin D that is produced by the skin.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoPrimary hyperparathyroidism is most often caused by a benign tumor in one or more of the parathyroid glands. It is rarely caused by parathyroid cancer
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What causes high calcium in blood?
High calcium in the blood is called hypercalceamia. It can have various causes but Primary hyperparathyroidism and malignancy account for about 90% of cases of hypercalcaemia
What has the author Leslie N Pyrah written?
Leslie N. Pyrah has written: 'Primary hyperparathyroidism' -- subject(s): Hyperparathyroidism
What is Primary hyperparathyroidism?
Primary hyperparathyroidism occurs as a malfunction of one of the four parathyroid glands which are located in the neck, behind the thyroid gland, usually as a result of a benign tumor, called adenoma.
What is hyperparathyroidism?
Primary hyperparathyroidism occurs as a malfunction of one of the four parathyroid glands which are located in the neck, behind the thyroid gland, usually as a result of a benign tumor, called adenoma.
What are the risks with hyperparathyroidism?
Hyperparathyroidism causes increased production of parathyroid hormones. Risk factors that make you more susceptible to Hyperparathyroidism include being a post menopausal woman, taking lithium, and vitamin D deficiency. Side effects or health risks that come with Hyperparathyroidism include Osteoporosis, kidney Stones, and cardiovascular disease.
What causes most cases of hyperparathyroidism?
About 90% of all cases of hyperparathyroidism are caused by an adenoma in one or more of the four parathyroid glands situated behind the thyroid gland in the neck.
What causes secondary hyperparathyroidism?
Secondary hyperparathyroidism occurs as the result of an abnormality outside the parathyroid glands related to the body's metabolism, or chemical changes in living cells that help provide the body's energy.
What is Tertiary hyperparathyroidism?
Tertiary hyperparathyroidism occurs when CRF causes a severe imbalance in the calcium-phosphate ratio, leading to very high PTH production that results in hypercalcemia. Patients with this condition have high PTH and high calcium levels.
What hormones does hyperparathyroidism affect?
Hyperparathyroidism uses the hormone parathyroid (PTH).
What are the causes of hypercalcemia?
Many different conditions can cause hypercalcemia; the most common are hyperparathyroidism and cancer.
Is there a relationship between spinal stenosis and primary hyperparathyroidism?
Because the symptoms of HPT vary widely from person to person, spinal stenosis can't be ruled in or out as a sypmptom of Hyperparathyroidism. That said, if you have been diagnosed with HPT, get the offending parathyroid gland(s) removed as that is the only "cure" for HPT.
What is the alternate treatment of hyperparathyroidism?
There is no safe or reliable alternative to removal of the parathyroid glands for the treatment of hyperparathyroidism.
