Hyperparathyroidism

Hyperparathyroidism is caused by overactive parathyroid glands. Overactive parathyroid glands produce high levels of parathyroid hormones, which, in turn, results in increased levels of calcium in the blood stream.
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HYPERPARATHYROIDISM - The over production of parathormone by the parathyroid glands. Usually secondary to an adenoma (an unregulated glandular tumor that produces parathormone in an increased quantity).
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Primary hyperparathyroidism involves excessive production of parathyroid hormone caused by enlargement of one or more of the parathyroid glands.
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Hyperparathyroidism. Overactive parathyroid glands cause about 5% of calcium stones. People with this disorder have at least a 20% chance of developing kidney stones. Women are more likely to have this disorder than men.
Immobilization.
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Hyperparathyroidism can be a primary condition (parathyroid hyperplasia) or it can be a secondary condition caused by a tumor of the parathyroid gland.
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HyperparathyroidismOveractivity of the parathyroid glands. Symptoms include generalized aches and pains, depression, and abdominal pain.
HypoparathyroidismInsufficient production of parathyroid hormone, which results in low levels of blood calcium.
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hyperparathyroidism
A condition caused by the overexcretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in changes in the bone and an elevated level of calcium in the blood.
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Cure of hyperparathyroidism was achieved surgically in 89% of 1 large series of patients;[31] however, 22% of resected patients in this study developed postoperative hypoparathyroidism. Five patients (9%) had recurrent hyperparathyroidism.
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People with hyperparathyroidism sometimes develop calcium stones. Treatment in these cases is usually surgery to remove the parathyroid glands (located in the neck). In most cases, only one of the glands is enlarged.
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High levels of calcium in the blood may be caused by prolonged immobilization (such as bed rest), hyperparathyroidism, kidney disease, tuberculosis, or cancer that has spread to the bones.
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You may also have high levels of calcium if your parathyroid glands, which regulate calcium metabolism, are overactive (hyperparathyroidism).
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Calcimetics are used to treat hyperparathyroidism, a condition characterized by the over-secretion of PTH that results when calcium receptors on parathyroid glands fail to respond properly to calcium in the bloodstream.
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Zemplar (paricalcitol injection) A synthetic vitamin D analog indicated for the prevention and treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism associated with chronic renal failure. Dosage/administration: Recommended initial dose is 0.04 mcg/kg to 0.
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