Secondary hyperparathyroidism

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Endocrine glands

Hyperparathyroidism - secondary

General symptoms may include:

• Bone deformities
• Broken bones (fractures)
• Swollen joints

Other symptoms relate to the underlying cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism. See the specific article for symptom information:

• Chronic kidney failure
• Malabsorption
• Rickets

Blood tests will be done to check calcium, phosphorus, and PTH levels. A urine test is done to determine how much calcium is being removed from the body.

Phosphorus levels will be low if you have absorption problems, and high if you have kidney failure.

Bone x-rays and a bone density test can help detect fractures, bone loss, and bone softening.

Review Date: 08/31/2010
Reviewed By: Ari S. Eckman, MD, Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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