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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Hyperparathyroidism Symptoms

Health Encyclopedia: Hyperparathyroidism

Treatment

Treatment depends upon the severity and cause of the condition. If you have mild hypercalcemia due to primary hyperparathyroidism and no symptoms, you may just need regular check ups with your doctor.

If symptoms are present or your calcium level is very high, surgery may be necessary to take out the gland that is overproducing the hormone.

Secondary hyperparathyroidism is treated by giving calcium and vitamin D alone or together, depending on the underlying disorder.


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Hypercalcemia
... Treatment is directed at the underlying cause of hypercalcemia whenever possible. In cases of hyperparathyroidism, surgery may be needed to remove the abnormal parathyroid gland and cure the... Read more »
Osteitis fibrosa
...of the bone problems of osteitis fibrosa are usually reversible with surgery. Most patients with hyperparathyroidism have no symptoms, and many can be followed with blood tests and bone... Read more »
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
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Secondary hyperparathyroidism
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