Hyperparathyroid

Question 1

What are the s/s of hyperparathyroidism?

Answer 1

High calcium
Poor reabsorption in bone = fractures
Constipation
High BP
Loss of appetite, N/V = epigastric pain
Emotional disorders
Muscle weakness

Question 2

What are complications of?

Answer 2

Kindly stones/renal failure (strain urine)
Osteoporosis
Cardiac changes
Hypercalcemic crisis >15
Dialysis

Question 3

What is the treatment for hyperparathyroidism?

Answer 3

Parathyroidectomy
Calcitonin
Loop diuretics
Biphosphates: FOMAX: slows down excretion of calcium. take w/ full glass of water, empty stomach, sit up for 30 mins