Hyperparathyroidism does not always cause symptoms and treatment may not be necessary. In these cases, regular monitoring and a diet containing a balanced amount of calcium may be all that is required. In cases of primary hyperparathyroidism that has led to an elevated calcium level, symptoms may range in severity.
Some of the general symptoms that may be associated with hypercalcemia include:
- Weak muscles and fatigue
- Depression
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Constipation and abdominal pain
- Feeling thirsty and frequent urination (polyuria)
- Lack of concentration
If the hypercalcemia is left untreated, more severe symptoms may appear. These include:
- Vomiting
- Dehydration
- Confusion and cognitive impairment
- Drowsiness
- Bone pain
- Muscle spasms
- Arrhythmia
- High blood pressure
- Loss of consciousness, coma and even death
In rare cases, hyperparathyroidism can lead to the following complications:
- Kidney stones
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic ulcers
- Osteoporosis
Sources
- www.nhs.uk/…/Introduction.aspx
- http://hypopara.org.uk/hpth.php?id=154
- http://web.squ.edu.om/med-Lib/MED_CD/E_CDs/Surgery/CHAPTERS/CH41.PDF
- www.endocrine.niddk.nih.gov/…/Primary_Hyperparathyroidism_508.pdf
- http://www.osteoporosis.com.au/archive/PrimaryHyperparathyroid.pdf
- http://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMcp1106636
Further Reading
- All Hyperparathyroidism Content
- Hyperparathyroidism – What is Hyperparathyroidism?
- Hyperparathyroidism Diagnosis
- Hyperparathyroidism Cause
- Hyperparathyroidism Treatment
Last Updated: Feb 26, 2019
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Dr. Ananya Mandal
Dr. Ananya Mandal is a doctor by profession, lecturer by vocation and a medical writer by passion. She specialized in Clinical Pharmacology after her bachelor's (MBBS). For her, health communication is not just writing complicated reviews for professionals but making medical knowledge understandable and available to the general public as well.
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