Hyperparathyroidism
Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

What are the symptoms of Hyperparathyroidism?

Symptoms that may indicate an individual is suffering from this condition are:

• Fragile bones susceptible to fracture
• Kidney stones are common
• Excessive urination and thirst
• Abdominal pain
• Tiring easily or weakness
• Depression or forgetfulness
• Bone and joint pain
• Frequent complaints of illness with no apparent cause
• Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
• Problems in concentrating at work, confusion
• Fatigue, depression
• Reduced function of the kidney
• Increase in blood pressure

What are the complications of Hyperparathyroidism?

Major complications that may arise due to hyperparathyroidism are:

• Osteoporosis: It is a condition in which the bones break very easily.
• Kidney stones: The presence of excess calcium in the body may lead to the formation of hard deposits of it in the kidney.
• Cardiovascular disease: Conditions such as hypertension and other heart diseases become common
• Neonatal hypoparathyroidism: It is a condition in newborns due to untreated hyperparathyroidism during pregnancy.

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References: 

• Hyperparathyroidism. Cleveland Clinic. Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14454-hyperparathyroidism Accessed on June 30, 2020.
• Hyperparathyroidism. Mayo Clinic. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperparathyroidism/symptoms-causes/syc-20356194 Accessed on June 30, 2020.
• Hyperparathyroidism. Healthline. Available at:https://www.healthline.com/health/hyperparathyroidism Accessed on June 30, 2020.
• Hyperparathyroidism. Medscape. Available at: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/127351-overview Accessed on June 30, 2020.

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