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hyperparathyroidism

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Noun1.hyperparathyroidism - excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; can affect many systems of the body (especially causing bone resorption and osteoporosis)
adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder - a disorder of the glands of the body
hypoparathyroidism - inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood

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Parathyromatosis is a rare condition that causes persistent or recurrent hyperparathyroidism.
About 300,000 patients receive dialysis annually in the United States and many of them eventually develop a condition called secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT), said spokeswoman Kelly Stoddard.
Hyperparathyroidism may cause no problems for many years or it may cause problems such as tiredness, weakness, muscle or bone pain, constipation, indigestion, kidney stones, or thinning of bones.
 
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