Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

You have four parathyroid glands that are each about the size of a pea. They are in your neck in back of your thyroid gland. These small glands make parathyroid hormones, or PTH, which helps control the level of calcium in your bones and blood. PTH also helps control vitamin D and phosphorus. These vitamins and minerals are needed to keep your bones and teeth strong. They also help your muscles and nerves work the right way. When your parathyroid glands release too much PTH, it is called hyperparathyroidism. This illness causes the calcium levels in your blood to become high. This can lead to high blood pressure and kidney stones. Doctors can treat hyperparathyroidism by treating the hidden health problems which cause the illness, or with surgery.

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4 popular Secondary Hyperparathyroidism drugs

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Calcitriol
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Paricalcitol
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Doxercalciferol
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Cinacalcet
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Hyperparathyroidism Discharge Instructions

About this topic

What drugs may be needed?

Lower the amount of PTH your body releases,Replace hormones for women,Prevent loss of calcium from bones

What changes to diet are needed?

Ask your doctor if you need to limit how much calcium and vitamin D are in your diet.,Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water each day.

What problems could happen?

Weak bones and a higher risk of a broken bone,Kidney stones or kidney damage,Pancreatitis,Peptic ulcer,Heart disease,Too much or too little calcium in the blood

When do I need to call the doctor?

Bone or joint pain,You feel weak,More thirst,Need to pass urine more often,Belly pain,You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse

Body systems

Ambulatory Care,Endocrine and Metabolic

What are other common names?

Overactive Parathyroid,Parathyroid Gland,Primary Hyperparathyroidism,Secondary Hyperparathyroidism,Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism

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