Parathyroid questions answered by Dr Lamb
Reader asks about overactive parathyroid in an elderly relative. The parathyroid glands regulate blood calcium by releasing hormone as calcium falls, mobilizing calcium from bone. Causes, symptoms, treatment and heredity are explained, with notes on nutrition.
Overactive parathyroid glands linked to calcium disorders
An increased parathyroid activity occurs in several conditions including vitamin D deficiency, malabsorption, and chronic kidney disease. Most cases are benign gland enlargement, with 80 percent from noncancerous tumors and about two percent malignant. Symptoms range from none to kidney stones, bone pain, and fractures. treatment varies from hydration and medications to surgery for small tumors.
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