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What disease did Kurt koban have?
Kurt had misdiagnosed lyme disease
What is the common disease associated with calcium intake?
parathyroid disease
Why is chronic CO poisoning often misdiagnosed?
Little is known about chronic CO poisoning, and it is often misdiagnosed.
Is there a cure for hyperparathyroidism?
yes How? By adding a simple but vital supplement to your diet: IodineThe above answer is absolutely incorrect. Yes, often times there is a "cure" for hyperparathyroidism, however the only "cure" is to identify which one or more of the parathyroid glands (located in your neck behind the thyroid gland), is enlarged, and then having it removed.Identification of the enlarged parathyroid gland(s) is done through a Sestemibi scan. Unfortunately, since these scans aren't done often and when done, are typically misread or performed incorrectly, results come back negative in many patients and the disease is misdiagnosed.
What is icd-9 code for primary hyper-parathyroid disease?
252.01
What are some common misdiagnosed illnesses?
Commonly misdiagnosed illnesses often share symptoms but not root causes. Illnesses whose symptoms include scratch or itchy throat, runny nose, fever, chills, and loss of appetite are commonly misdiagnosed if not tested for properly.
Does hyperparathyroidism require surgery?
Removal of the enlarged parathyroid gland or glands cures the disease 95% of the time
Why is depression in teenagers often misdiagnosed or overlooked?
In my opinion they are way to busy with their own lives.
Can you have Crohn's disease and kidney stones?
Oh yes. It is quite common. Since Crohns can effect any part of the digestive system often the pain from kidney stones can be misdiagnosed until the stone is passed or lodged and needs removal.
What is another name for a parathyroid scan?
A parathyroid scan is sometimes called a parathyroid localization scan or parathyroid scintigraphy.
Can lupus be misdiagnosed as leukemia?
It is possible that leukemia may be misdiagnosed as lupus, however lupus can cause bone marrow changes that may mimic some of the symptoms and signs of leukemia. For appropriate diagnosis of lupus, see a rheumatologist. For appropriate diagnosis of blood disease, see a hematologist.
What would cause depressed levels of calcium after a thyroidectomy?
The parathyroid glands are located behind the thyroid gland and are often accidentally removed with the thyroid in a thyroidectomy. The parathyroid gland makes parathyroid hormone (PTH), which normally causes an increase in blood calcium levels. If the parathyroid is lost, so is the PTH, and thus the blood calcium is lower.
