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	New York Thyroid Center: Hyperparathyroidism
		Most cases (85%) of hyperparathyroidism are the result of a single parathyroid gland malfunctioning and developing into a benign tumor, known as an adenoma.
		Oftentimes a person with hyperparathyroidism has no symptoms, or they attribute their symptoms to other causes, and they first learn about the disease from blood tests taken during a routine visit to the doctor.
		Hyperparathyroidism is diagnosed by simple blood tests which check the blood level of calcium as well as a blood level of parathyroid hormone.
	cpmcnet.columbia.edu /dept/thyroid/hyperpara.html (707 words)

	MDchoice.com The Ultimate Medical Information Finder Primary Hyperparathyroidism Disorder
		Primary hyperparathyroidism is a disorder of the parathyroid glands.
		Hyperparathyroidism is diagnosed when tests show that blood levels of calcium as well as parathyroid hormone are too high.
		Surgery for hyperparathyroidism is highly successful with a low complication rate when performed by surgeons experienced with this condition.
	www.mdchoice.com /Pt/consumer/Hyperparathyroidism.asp (1222 words)

	Hyperparathyroidism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Primary hyperparathyroidism is caused by a defect in the parathyroid gland itself causing primary hypersecretion.
		Secondary hyperparathyroidism is hypersecretion of the parathyroids in response to a defect elsewhere in the body causing chronic calcium depletion.
		The symptoms of hyperparathyroidism relate to the role calcium plays in electrical conduction in tissues such as the central nervous system, the heart, skeletal and smooth muscle, and to deposition of insoluble calcium salts in tissues such as the kidney.
	www.njsurgery.com /html/Diseases/hyperparathyroidism.html (1731 words)

	Hyperparathyroidism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Primary hyperparathyroidism results from a dysfunction in the parathyroid glands themselves, with oversecretion of PTH.
		Secondary hyperparathyroidism is due to resistance to the actions of PTH, usually due to chronic renal failure.
		Once an elevated PTH has been confirmed, goal of diagnosis is to determine whether the hyperparathyroidism is primary or secondary in origin by obtaining a serum calcium level.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hyperparathyroidism (331 words)

	Hyperparathyroidism Encyclopedia of Medicine - Find Articles
		Primary hyperparathyroidism occurs as a malfunction of one of the glands, usually as a result of a benign tumor, called adenoma.
		Secondary hyperparathyroidism occurs as the result of a metabolic abnormality outside the parathyroid glands, which causes a resistance to the function of the parathyroid hormones.
		Hyperparathyroidism cases will usually be referred to an endocrinologist, a physician specializing in hormonal problems, or a nephrologist, who specializes in kidney and mineral disorders.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0007/ai_2601000704 (991 words)

	eMedicine - Hyperparathyroidism : Article by Lawrence Kim
		A cautionary note is that a minority of patients (ie, 10-15%) with hyperparathyroidism have PTH levels at the high end of the reference range, which is inappropriately high in the presence of elevated calcium.
		In patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism due to vitamin D deficiency, the symptoms are mainly due to the vitamin deficiency (eg, osteomalacia with increased fracture risk, myopathy [rarely]).
		Tertiary hyperparathyroidism is secondary to long-standing secondary hyperparathyroidism.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic3200.htm (5738 words)

	Hyperparathyroidism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		In secondary hyperparathyroidism, a problem such as kidney failure causes the parathyroids to be overactive.
		Familial multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 is a rare, inherited syndrome that affects the parathyroids as well as the pancreas and the pituitary gland.
		Hyperparathyroidism is diagnosed when tests show that blood levels of calcium and parathyroid hormone are too high.
	endocrine.niddk.nih.gov /pubs/hyper/hyper.htm (1468 words)

	Hyperparathyroidism Information on Healthline
		Primary hyperparathyroidism occurs as a malfunction of one of the glands, usually as a result of a benign tumor called an adenoma.
		Secondary hyperparathyroidism occurs as the result of an abnormality outside the parathyroid glands related to the body's metabolism, or chemical changes in living cells that help provide the body's energy.
		Often, there are no obvious symptoms to give rise to suspicion of hyperparathyroidism, and it is first diagnosed when a patient is discovered to be hypercalcemic during a routine blood chemistry profile.
	www.healthline.com /galecontent/hyperparathyroidism (800 words)

	Parathyroid Hyperthyroidism: Online Reference For Health Concerns
		The most common cause of hyperparathyroidism is the development of a benign tumor in one or more of the parathyroid glands.
		Hyperparathyroidism inflicts damage to the body because it causes an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood, which slowly destroys the tissues by accelerating the calcification process.
		Hyperparathyroidism is relatively easy to detect because the parathyroid glands will be making an inappropriately large amount of PTH in the presence of elevated serum calcium.
	lef.org /protocols/prtcl-087.shtml?...&key=Body+Prot (1735 words)

	Rancocas Valley Surgical Associates - Hyperparathyroidism
		Hyperparathyroidism means that the parathyroid glands are producing an excess of a hormone called parathyroid hormone, which in turn causes elevations in the levels of calcium circulating in the bloodstream.
		More often than not, today the discovery of hyperparathyroidism is associated with a routine blood test that finds an elevation in the blood calcium level.
		The best treatment for this disease is surgery to remove the gland(s) which are enlarged and responsible for the elevations in calcium in the blood.
	www.rvsurgery.com /parathyroid.html (737 words)

	The Analyst - Internet Health Report: Condition: Hyperparathyroidism
		Since hyperparathyroidism was first described in 1925, the symptoms have become known as "moans, groans, stones, and bones".
		Hyperparathyroidism can be cured with a routine operation which caries a success rate of about 95% and a complication rate of around 1% or less.
		Hyperparathyroidism is caused by a malfunction of the parathyroid glands in the neck, which regulate calcium in the blood by parathyroid hormone (PTH).
	www.digitalnaturopath.com /cond/C651681.html (1043 words)

	Diagnose-Me: Condition: Hyperparathyroidism
		Most people with primary hyperparathyroidism have one or more enlarged, overactive parathyroid glands that secrete too much parathyroid hormone.
		A person with primary hyperparathyroidism who also has borderline nutritional status may develop deficiencies in the following substances that are necessary for normal bone formation: Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese.
		The prognosis is excellent for persons with primary hyperparathyroidism who have no symptoms, as well as those who have surgery to remove one or more parathyroid glands.
	www.diagnose-me.com /cond/C647970.html (3195 words)

	Lifespan's A - Z Health Information Library - Secondary hyperparathyroidism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		When this occurs in response to low blood calcium that is caused by another condition, the hyperparathyroidism condition is called secondary hyperparathyroidism.
		Many disorders may lead to secondary hyperparathyroidism by causing hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the blood), a phosphate imbalance, or both.
		This is a variable syndrome comprising osteomalacia, osteoporosis, secondary hyperparathyroidism, or osteosclerosis.
	www.lifespan.org /adam/healthillustratedencyclopedia/1/000318.html (534 words)

	Hyperparathyroidism in Cats
		Secondary hyperparathyroidism is more common and occurs most frequently in kittens and puppies fed an all-meat or organ diet (such as all liver) or a diet with an imbalance of calcium and phosphorous.
		In secondary hyperparathyroidism, because the calcium intake is low, the parathyroid gland produces more parathyroid hormone, and calcium is removed from the bones.
		Kittens and puppies with secondary hyperparathyroidism are often reluctant to move, may stand splay-legged, and may easily develop fractures because of the thinning of the bones.
	www.peteducation.com /article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1340&articleid=298 (420 words)

	What We Treat - Primary Hyperparathyroidism - Center for Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease
		Primary hyperparathyroidism is a hormonal problem due to one or more parathyroid glands producing too much parathyroid hormone.
		In 80 to 85 percent of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism, a single gland is affected.
		At present, the only known cure for primary hyperparathyroidism is surgical removal of the affected gland(s).
	www.clevelandclinic.org /arthritis/osteo/primaryhyperparathyroidism.htm (1051 words)

	Hyperparathyroidism
		In hyperparathyroidism the parathyroid hormone (PTH) level is elevated, the number of osteoblasts is markedly increased, and the bones become porous.
		In hyperparathyroidism BMD values can differ very much per bone, (2) and some BMD values can even be elevated (3) due to increased osteoblast activity.
		Even if in hyperparathyroidism the calcitriol level is normal, the continued uptake of dietary calcium would add up to the accelerated fractional calcium absorption and subsequent deportation, further hastening osteoporosis.
	www.4.waisays.com /hyperpara.htm (799 words)

	Hyperparathyroidism
		Hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which the parathyroid glands, located in the neck, secrete too much parathyroid hormone (PTH).
		Hyperparathyroidism is diagnosed through blood tests that show high levels of calcium and parathyroid hormone.
		The prognosis is excellent for persons with primary hyperparathyroidism who have no symptoms, as well as those who have surgery to remove one or more parathyroid glands.
	www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsConditions/HyperparathyroidismPrimarycc.html (1359 words)

	Hyperparathyroidism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Primary hyperparathyroidism is a disorder of the parathyroid glands.
		Patients with hyperparathyroidism may be more likely to develop peptic ulcers, high blood pressure, and pancreatitis.
		Hyperparathyroidism is diagnosed when tests *show that blood levels of calcium as well as parathyroid hormone are too high.
	www.clevelandclinic.org /health/health-info/docs/1000/1012.asp?index=5848 (1318 words)

	Primary Hyperparathyroidism - New York Presbyterian Hospital
		Primary hyperparathyroidism is a metabolic disorder in which one (or more) of the parathyroid glands produces too much parathyroid hormone, which can result in the loss of bone tissue.
		Primary hyperparathyroidism affects 28 out of 100,000 people in the US each year, and is more prevalent in women than in men.
		A diagnosis procedure for primary hyperparathyroidism may involve a dual x-ray absorptiometry, also called bone densitometry, to determine bone density and to reveal loss of bone tissue.
	www.nyp.org /health/hyperparathyroidism.html (373 words)

	Hyperparathyroidism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		In primary hyperparathyroidism, mild hypercalcemia may be followed medically unless impaired renal function, bone demineralization, mental status changes or high blood pressure is present.
		Secondary hyperparathyroidism is treated by restoring the calcium back into the normal range, usually by giving calcium and vitamin D alone or in combination, depending on the underlying disorder.
		Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms indicate that primary hyperparathyroidism may be present.
	www.shands.org /health/information/article/001215.htm (549 words)

	eMedicine - Hyperparathyroidism : Article by Philip N Salen, MD
		In 80% of patients with hyperparathyroidism, the symptoms of hypercalcemia are mild or not notable at the time of discovery.
		Primary hyperparathyroidism is usually the result of a single benign adenoma; a minority of patients will have hyperplasia of all 4 parathyroid glands.
		Because many patients with asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism have levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D that are at the lower end of the normal range or frankly low, the addition of a low level of supplementation achievable with a multivitamin (400 IU of vitamin D daily) is advisable.
	www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic265.htm (4034 words)

	Hyperparathyroidism - Washington, DC
		This is called "primary hyperparathyroidism" and is caused by enlargement of one or more of the parathyroid glands.
		In primary hyperparathyroidism, mild hypercalcemia may be followed medically unless impaired renal function, bone demineralization, mental status changes or high blood pressure is present.
		Secondary hyperparathyroidism is treated by restoring the calcium back into the normal range, usually by giving calcium and vitamin D alone or in combination, depending on the underlying disorder.
	www.georgetownuniversityhospital.org /body.cfm?id=555563&action=articleDetail&AEProductID=Adam2004_1&AEArticleID=001215 (571 words)

	Symptoms of Parathyroid Disease and Hyperparathyroidism: Parathyroid Symptoms: High Calcium, Tiredness, Osteoporosis, ...
		Although about 5-7% of people with parathyroid disease (hyperparathyroidism) claim they don't have symptoms and to feel fine when the diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism is made, almost 100% of parathyroid patients will actually say they feel better after the parathyroid problem has been cured--proving they had symptoms.
		When young people get hyperparathyroidism, their symptoms are usually different than when a parathyroid tumor develops in older people.
		Also, it is interesting to note that almost all patients that have recurrent headaches as a symptom of hyperparathyroidism have one big tumor as the cause...
	www.parathyroid.com /parathyroid-symptoms.htm (4595 words)

	Primary Hyperparathyroidism
		Cope, in his classic monograph reporting the first 343 cases of primary hyperparathyroidism from the Massachusetts's General Hospital, described the classic symptoms of nephrolithiasis, bone diseases, abdominal groans from peptic ulcer disease and pancreatitis, psychic moans from fatigue and CNS disturbance, and hypertension that characterize this disease.
		Lafferty examined 100 patients with mild hyperparathyroidism who were followed closely and found progression of disease in up to 22% of cases.
		In fact, a recent epidemiologic study by Melton of the Mayo clinic looking at national statistics from primary hyperparathyroidism concluded that it is more expensive to follow a patient clinically for 5 years than it is to treat initially with surgery.
	www.bcm.edu /oto/grand/12094.html (2849 words)

	Hyperparathyroidism
		Hyperparathyroidism is excessive production of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid glands.
		The parathyroid glands are located at the front and base of the neck around the thyroid gland.
		This is called "primary hyperparathyroidism" and is caused by enlargement of one or more of the parathyroid glands.
	www.healthscout.com /ency/1/001215.html (204 words)

	Parathyroid (Hyperparathyroidism) - Abstracts : Online Reference For Health Concerns
		We hypothesize that in primary hyperparathyroidism the high plasma levels of PTH may induce a downregulation of the erythrocyte Ca influx, mediated by the increase in cellular Ca content.
		It is well known that hyperparathyroidism begins early in renal failure and progresses, probably not linearly, throughout the natural course of renal diseases and dialysis therapy.
		Secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) is characterized by persistent hypersecretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH), and produces characteristics of hyperparathyroid bone disease and a variety of biochemical and hormonal derangements.
	www.lef.org /protocols/abstracts/abstr-087.html (11500 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hyperparathyroidism
		Primary hyperparathyroidism is caused by enlargement of one or more of the parathyroid glands.
		Secondary hyperparathyroidism is when the body produces extra parathyroid hormone because the calcium levels are too low.
		Secondary hyperparathyroidism is treated by giving calcium and vitamin D alone or together, depending on the underlying disorder.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001215.htm (626 words)

	Hyperparathyroidism - Alternative Medicine
		Primary hyperparathyroidism is characterized by an overproduction of parathyroid hormone, which, in turn, results in an elevation of calcium levels in the blood.
		The diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism is made mostly on the basis of lab tests that show high levels of calcium and parathyroid hormone.
		Because hyperparathyroidism may lead to osteoporosis, the question has been raised about the possible use of ipriflavone to treat this cause of bone loss.
	www.alternativemedicine.com /common/adam/DisplayMonograph.asp?storeID=02AD61F001A74B5887D3BD11F6C28169&name=ConsConditions_HyperparathyroidismPrimarycc (1428 words)

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