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Description of disease:

The secondary hypeparathyroidism is the abnormal production of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid glands (it is an organ of endocrinal secretion). A high level of PTH is caused by the low level of calcium in the blood. The disease is typical for people with chronic kidney diseases when the organism faces vitamin D disorders and a phosphate imbalance or it happens to people with diseases of the intestines.
Hyperparathyroidism treatment consists of taking phosphorus and above all, curing the illnesses that cause it.

Symptoms:


bone pains
constipation
depression
fractures
hematuria (blood in urine)
intestine disorders
loss of appetite
nausea and vomitting
psychosis
renal insufficiency



Research:


Computed tomography
Contrast x-ray fluoroscopy
Desitometry
Magnetic resonance
USG of the abdominal cavity
USG of the neck



Doctors :


Endocrinologist





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Bibliography: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000318.htm

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