Saturday, February, 11, 2012

Hyperparathyroidism

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Symptoms
  • Back pain
  • Blurred vision (because of cataracts )
  • Bone pain or tenderness
  • Decreased height
  • Depression
  • Fatigue
  • Fractures of long bones
  • Increased urine output
  • Increased thirst
  • Itchy skin
  • Joint pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea
  • Muscle weakness and pain
  • Personality changes
  • Stupor and possibly coma
  • Upper abdominal pain

Signs and tests

Blood tests will be done to check for increased levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium, and alkaline phosphatase, and lower levels of phosphorus. A 24-hour urine collection test can help determine how much calcium is being removed from the body.

Bone x-rays and bone mineral density test can help detect bone loss, fractures, or bone softening.

X-rays, ultrasound, or CT scans of the kidneys or urinary tract may show calcium deposits or a blockage.


Review Date: 08/31/2010
Reviewed By: Ari S. Eckman, MD, Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)