Core Conditions third year > Hyperparathyroidism > Flashcards
Symptoms of Hyperparathyroidism
Asymptomatic
polydipsia
polyuria
peptic ulceration
constipation
renal colic
Bones stones and abdominal groans
reduced bone density on DEXA
Investigations for Hyperparathyroidism
Serum PTH
Causes of Hyperparathyroidism
primary: parathyroid adenoma
2ndry: long term hypocalcaemia
3rd: continuous stimulation of parathyroid glands