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Hyperparathyroidism : Causes

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Causes could include:
  • Increased Growth Hormone Secretion

Causes Overview Articles

Hyperparathyroidism
This increase in parathyroid hormone causes more calcium to be taken from the bone and more calcium to be reabsorbed by the intestines and kidney. When the calcium level returns to normal, parathyroid hormone production slows down.Primary hyperpar...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 15, 2008
Hyperparathyroidism
Often, there are no obvious symptoms or suspicion of hyperparathyroidism, and it is first diagnosed when a patient is discovered to be hypercalcemic during a routine blood chemistry profile. Patients may believe they have felt fine, but realize im...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Hyperparathyroidism
Diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism most often is made when a blood test(radioimmunoassay) reveals high levels of parathyroid hormone and calcium. A blood test that specifically measures the amount of parathyroid hormone has made diagnosis simpler.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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