ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
PARATHYROID
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Annual renal function check
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Annual thyroid function check
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Bone density monitoring
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Calcium biochemistry checked annually
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Detailed explanation-1: -Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is characterized by hypercalcemia and elevated or inappropriately normal parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels. PHPT results from excessive secretion of PTH from one or more of the parathyroid glands.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cinacalcet may be an option to treat primary hyperparathyroidism, particularly if surgery hasn’t successfully cured the disorder or a person isn’t a good surgery candidate. Cinacalcet and vitamin D analogs (prescription forms of vitamin D) are used to manage secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease.
Detailed explanation-3: -Surgery. Surgery to remove the overactive parathyroid gland or glands is the only sure way to cure primary hyperparathyroidism. Doctors recommend surgery for people with clear symptoms or complications of the disease.
Detailed explanation-4: -All patients with symptomatic pHPT are recommended surgery.