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  • The skin is itchy and has scratches

  • Skin itching that worsens at night

  • Thirsty due to dry mouth

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  • I have lower abdominal pain

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is hyperparathyroidism?

The parathyroid glands are located behind the thyroid at the bottom of the neck and produce parathyroid hormone. Hyperparathyroidism occurs when these glands produce too much parathyroid hormone. Causes include problems with the parathyroid glands, gland enlargement, or a gland tumor.

Symptoms of hyperparathyroidism

  • Skin Itching

  • Dry Mouth

  • Abdominal pain

  • Losing consciousness

  • Recent changes in mental state

Questions your doctor may ask to check for hyperparathyroidism

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose hyperparathyroidism

  • Do you have itchy skin?

  • Do you have dry mouth?

  • Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?

  • Have you currently regained consciousness after temporarily losing consciousness?

  • Recently, are you more confused than before?

Treatment for hyperparathyroidism

Treatment involves medication and/or surgery to remove the parathyroid glands.

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References

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Reviewed By:

Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD

Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)

Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.

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