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Hyperparathyroidism
A condition in which the parathyroid gland is overactive, which results in higher levels of calcium in the blood and may cause weakness, constipation, and excessive thirst.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 32-year old asked:
What is hyperparathyroidism?
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how do you diagnose hyperparathyroidism?
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How young can you get hyperparathyroidism?
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A 38-year old asked:
How can I get treated for hyperparathyroidism?
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A 21-year old asked:
Why is hyperparathyroid disease so hard to diagnose?
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A 34-year old asked:
What are the common symptoms of hyperparathyroidism?
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A 33-year old asked:
What are the symptoms you get with hyperparathyroidism?
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A 25-year old asked:
What symptoms typically go along with hyperparathyroidism?
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A 40-year old asked:
I've been diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism, what is this exactly?
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A 41-year old female asked:
Is there any natural way to reverse hyperparathyroidism WITHOUT Surgery?
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A 41-year old asked:
What can I do other than take in large amounts of calcium daily for my hyperparathyroidism?
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A 41-year old female asked:
What is normal levels of calcium? Mine was 10.2. What does this mean? What does hyperparathyroidism mean? Can diet decrease levels? Also hve hypothyrd
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A 36-year old asked:
What are the effects of secondary hyperparathyroidism?
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A 44-year old asked:
Can serum calcium be elevated with hyperparathyroidism?
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A 35-year old asked:
What would be a good treatment for secondary hyperparathyroidism?
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A 24-year old male asked:
If I were to have hyperparathyroidism, would my blood THS and free THS be high? Thank you!
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A member asked:
I have a blood calcium of 11.1 and a PHT of 3.0, can this be hyperparathyroidism? I have a majority of the symtoms for hyperparathyroidism.
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A 47-year old asked:
Can you be both hypothyroid and hyperparathyroid?
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A 21-year old asked:
Can you tell me about the secondary hyperparathyroidism pathology?
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A 31-year old asked:
Is it possible for hyperparathyroidism to cause degenerative disc disease?
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A 41-year old female asked:
At 41 yes old what can I expect in living with hyperparathyroidism or hypercalcemia?
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A 31-year old female asked:
My calcium levels have been 10.0 for 2 years and PTH level was 71 (range 11-80).Could I still have hyperparathyroidism? I have almost every symptom.
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A 23-year old male asked:
Pth is nomal(47).Ca is high 10.7.is it hyperparathyroidism?doc sais its normal to have high Ca at this age(24).healthtap docs said its hyperparathyroi
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A 32-year old asked:
High deductible. Limited coverage of outpatient care. Would really help to know what tests, evaluations are required to diagnose hyperparathyroidism and follow it after treatment.?
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A member asked:
What is the difference between hyperthyroidism and hyperparathyroidism?
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A 31-year old asked:
Some confusion on hyperparathyroidism vs hyperthyroidism. What are symptoms and causes?
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A 32-year old female asked:
My calcium levels are a little high, vit. D is very low, creatinine is 1.22 and EGFR is 59. Possible Hyperparathyroid? What should my GP check next?
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A 23-year old male asked:
Could DIAGNOSED primary hyperparathyroidism be the cause of my poor long overal health?(depression,pan attacks.took8years antidepressants w no result)
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A member asked:
ihave secondary hyperparathyroidism and copd i have a lump above adams apple it isnt paifull but feel a liitle difficult swollowing i have a cough an?
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A 39-year old female asked:
I have been taking sensipar for secondary hyperparathyroid caused by kidney disease, should I follow a certain diet?
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