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Message: <blockquote data-quote="CoastWatcher" data-source="post: 92641" data-attributes="member: 2624">In primary hyperparathyroidism, an enlargement of one or more of the parathyroid glands causes overproduction of the hormone, resulting in high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia), which can cause a variety of health problems. Surgery is the most common treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism. Hyperparathyroidism means having too much <a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/parathyroid-hormone-pth/" target="_blank">parathyroid hormone</a> (PTH) in the blood. It is NOT to be confused with hyperthyroidism. The disorder is classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary. <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Primary hyperparathyroidism occurs when high PTH levels are caused by abnormal function of the parathyroid gland. Usually, high blood <a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/calcium-101/" target="_blank">calcium</a> levels also are present.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Secondary hyperparathyroidism occurs when high levels of PTH in the blood are a response to low blood calcium or other mineral levels.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Tertiary hyperparathyroidism can develop when the high levels of PTH that are caused by secondary hyperparathyroidism continue even after the initial cause has been addressed.</li> </ul>Though more common in women, hyperparathyroidism should be ruled out when a patient presents with frequent kidney stones, elevated calcium levels, or frequent fractures. "Hyperparathyroidism: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention, and Associated Diseases," selfhacked.com, <a href="https://selfhacked.com/blog/hyperparathyroidism/#Hyperparathyroidism_Symptoms_Checker" target="_blank">https://selfhacked.com/blog/hyperparathyroidism/#Hyperparathyroidism_Symptoms_Checker</a></blockquote>

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