A Simple Guide to Hyperparathyroidism, Treatment and Related Diseases

IntroductionOde To HyperparathyroidismFour little grains of parathyroid glandsAt the back of the butterfly shaped Thyroid GlandYou all produce a bit of parathyroid hormoneTo regulate the calcium in the blood and boneBut when your glands produce too muchAnd one of you suddenly become enlargedYou really make me suffer all the weakness and painFrom the loss of calcium accumulated in the bones in vainCalcium and phosphorus combine to make calcium phosphate.
That material gives hardness and strength to bones and dental plateCalcium is also needed to help blood to clot after an injury. It is also required for muscles and nerves to work properlyPhosphorus works with calcium to do these jobs. Excess parathyroid hormone will cause the phosphorus and energy to dropNo medicine has been known to cure this wayward gland. I am afraid that only your removal will be the only end-An original poem by Kenneth KeeInteresting Tips about the HyperparathyroidismA Healthy Lifestyle1.
Take a well Balanced Diet2. Treatment of hyperparathyroidism includes:If you have mildly increased calcium levels from primary hyperparathyroidism and you do not have symptoms, you may choose to have regular checkups or get treated. If you decide to have treatment, it may include:a. Drinking more fluids to prevent kidney stones from formingb. Exercisingc. Avoiding thiazide-type diureticsd. Having surgery to remove the overactive glands (recommended for people under age 50)e.
If you have symptoms or your calcium level is very high, you may need surgery to remove the parathyroid gland that is overproducing the hormone.f. If all four parathyroid glands are overactive, usually three and a half of the glands are removed so that you have some remaining parathyroid tissue.3. Keep bones and body strongBone marrow produces our bloodEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.
Eat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk. Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruitsZinc and other minerals are important to the body4. Get enough rest and SleepAvoid stress and tension5. Exercise and stay active. It is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2oe hours a week.
One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week. Begin slowly especially if a person has not been active.6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman. Alcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone. Alcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.7. Stop or do not begin smoking. It also interferes with blood supply and healing.
Chapter 1HyperparathyroidismWhat is Hyperparathyroidism?Hyperparathyroid disease is a condition when the parathyroid gland produces too much parathyroid hormones resulting in hypercalcemia. Hyperparathyroidism is more common than Hypoparathyroidism. What are the causes of Hyperparathyroidism?Hyperparathyroid disease is caused by:Primary Hyperparathyroidism:1. Parathyroid hyperplasia2. Parathyroid tumors such as adenoma or carcinoma3.
Excess parathyroid hormones leads to hypercalcemia from bone resorption, decreased renal excretion and increased intestinal absorption of calcium.4. Bone changes, nephrocalcinosis and corneal calcificationsSecondary Hyperparathyroidism. Found in conditions causing hypocalcemia such as:1. ...