Question: High Hyperparathyroid hormone level is 330 with no symptoms.
Answer: Parathyroid hormone is a 84- amino acid (a protein).
It is secreted by the chief cells of the 4 parathyroid glands, which are situated posterior to the thyroid.
Causes of hyperthyroid levels:
Parathyroid levels rise when there is a fall in the serum ionized calcium. Serum ionized calcium fall is detected by calcium – sensing receptors on the membrane of the parathyroid cells.
Action of the hormone:
This hormone serves to increase the plasma calcium level.
Consequence of an elevated level (what you need to watch out for):
Primary, secondary, or tertiary hyperparathyroidism
Various biochemical changes involving – serum calcium, serum phosphate, and serum alkaline phosphatase.
How did you detect raised levels?
What is your age? Gender?
Any family history of thyroid disorders?
Hyperparathyroid Tests:
- Fasting levels of serum calcium and serum phosphate need to be assessed.
- Renal function assessment
- T3, T4, TSH levels
- X-RAY kidney, in case of renal stones.
- CT SCAN of the parathyroid to demonstrate tumors
Treatments for Hyperparathyroid:
- A high fluid diet is a must. Drink plenty of water everyday. 3 – 3 1/2 liters daily.
- Avoid a diet which is rich in calcium and vitamin D. Stay away from excessive – egg, fish, milk and its products.
- Exercise should be a part of your routine.
Symptoms of Hyperparathyroid:
Report if you show the following signs:
- Weakness, fatigue
- Renal colic, backache, bleeding in urine, when during urination
- Bone pain
- Abdominal pain
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