Hyperparathyroidsim
An excess of the hormone made by four small glands in the neck (parathyroid glands).
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
An overactive parathyroid can be caused by an enlarged gland or as the result of another disease.
Often symptoms take a long time to develop. When they do occur, they include fragile bones, kidney stones, and excessive urination.
Treatments can include close monitoring of the condition or surgery.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
What is the typical symptom of hyperparathyroidism?
The most common symptoms of hyperparathyroidism are chronic fatigue, body aches, difficulty sleeping, bone pain, memory loss, poor concentration, depression, and headaches. Parathyroid disease also frequently leads to osteoporosis, kidney stones, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, and kidney failure.
