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{{stub}} '''Hyperparathyroidism''' is an endocrine disease in which the body produces very high levels of [[parathyroid hormone]] (PTH).<ref name="NHS">{{Cite web | url=https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hyperparathyroidism/ | title = Hyperparathyroidism | last = | first = | authorlink = | date = 2021-05-21 | website = [[National Health Service]]|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|url-status=|access-date=2022-03-01}}</ref><ref name="Mayo">{{Cite web | url=https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperparathyroidism/symptoms-causes/syc-20356194 | title = Hyperparathyroidism - Symptoms and causes|website=Mayo Clinic|language=en | date = June 18, 2020|access-date=2022-03-01}}</ref> PTH is needed to balance the levels of [[calcium]] and [[phosphorus]].<ref name="NHS"/> Hyperparathyroidism is the opposite of [[hypoparathyroidism]], which is when the body products abnormally high levels of parathyroid hormone.<ref name="hypo">{{Cite web | url=https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hypoparathyroidism/ | title = Hypoparathyroidism | last = | first = | authorlink = | date = 2018-02-27 | website = [[National Health Service]]|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|url-status=|access-date=2022-03-01}}</ref> ==Types== *'''Primary hyperparathyroidism''' - usually linked to enlarged parathyroid glands or a parathyroid tumor. *'''Secondary hyperparathyroidism''' - other medical conditions cause [[hypovitaminosis D|abnormally low vitamin D]] or calcium deficiency, or it cab be caused by chronic kidney disease. *'''Familiar hyperparathyroidism''' - which is inherited (genetic)<ref name="hopkins"/><ref name="ICD-11">{{Cite web | url=https://icd.who.int/browse11/l-m/en#/http%3a%2f%2fid.who.int%2ficd%2fentity%2f9633776 | title = 5A51 Hyperparathyroidism | last = World Health Organization | first = | authorlink = World Health Organization | date = |website=ICD-11 - Mortality and Morbidity Statistics|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2022-03-01}}</ref> ==Signs and symptoms== *[[depression]] *tiredness *feeling thirsty and urinating a lot *[[nausea]] and appetite loss *[[paresis|muscle weakness]] *[[constipation]] *abdominal pain *[[concentration problems|poor concentration]] *mild [[confusion]]<ref name="NHS"/> Hypoparathyroidism can cause abnormally high levels of [[calcium]], known as [[hypercalcaemia]], which causes further medical problems.<ref name="hopkins">{{Cite web | website=Hopkins Medicine | title = Hypoparathyroidism | url = https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/hyperparathyroidism | last = | first = |access-date=2022-03-01}}</ref> ==Treatment== ==ME/CFS== ==Notable articles== ==See also == *[[Hypomagnesemia]] *[[Calcium]] *[[Phosphorus]] *[[Hypoparathyroidism]] ==Learn more == *[https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hyperparathyroidism/ Hyperparathyroidism] - NHS *[https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/hyperparathyroidism Hyperparathyroidism] - Johns Hopkins Medicine *[https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperparathyroidism/symptoms-causes/syc-20356194 Hyperparathyroidism] - Mayo Clinic ==References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Diagnoses]] [[Category:Endocrine diseases and disorders]]
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