Osteitis fibrosa

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Osteitis fibrosa

The main treatment for hyperparathyroidism is surgery to remove the abnormal parathyroid gland(s).

Newer techniques use radioactive tracers and rapid parathyroid hormone blood tests to make the surgery quicker and easier. If surgery is not possible, drugs can sometimes be used to lower calcium levels.

Most of the bone problems of osteitis fibrosa are usually reversible with surgery.

The complications of osteitis fibrosa include bone fractures, pain, and deformities. There may be other problems stemming from the hyperparathyroidism itself, such as kidney stones and kidney failure.

A physician should be called if you notice bone pain, tenderness, or if you have a fracture or any of the symptoms of hyperparathyroidism.

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