Description
Parathyroid glands in the neck to help control the use and removal of calcium by the body. They do this to produce parathyroid hormone, or PTH. PTH helps control calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D levels in the blood and bone. The most common cause is hyperparathyroidism parathyroid adenoma, which causes elevated levels of blood calcium.
Women older than 60 years have the highest risk for this disease. In addition, in the head or neck radiation may also increase risk.
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Symptom
Many people have no symptoms. This condition is often discovered by accident when blood tests are performed for other medical reasons.
Symptoms that may occur are as follows:
- Broken bones
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Kidney stones
- Lethargy
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
Treatment
Surgery is the most common treatment for this disease. However, if patients with mild hyperparathyroidism megidap, patients recommended routine check ups to specialist physicians. In addition, estrogen replacement can help alleviate symptoms and prevent brittle bones in postmenopausal women.
Parathyroid glands in the neck to help control the use and removal of calcium by the body. They do this to produce parathyroid hormone, or PTH. PTH helps control calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D levels in the blood and bone. The most common cause is hyperparathyroidism parathyroid adenoma, which causes elevated levels of blood calcium.
Women older than 60 years have the highest risk for this disease. In addition, in the head or neck radiation may also increase risk.
to
Symptom
Many people have no symptoms. This condition is often discovered by accident when blood tests are performed for other medical reasons.
Symptoms that may occur are as follows:
- Broken bones
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Kidney stones
- Lethargy
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
Treatment
Surgery is the most common treatment for this disease. However, if patients with mild hyperparathyroidism megidap, patients recommended routine check ups to specialist physicians. In addition, estrogen replacement can help alleviate symptoms and prevent brittle bones in postmenopausal women.
