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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.It can cause problems with vitamin D, calcium, osteoporosis and kidney issues.
Typical Symptoms of Hyperparathyroidism
- Pain at the back of the head
- Fainting
- Itchy skin
- Decreased motivation
- Recent changes in mental state
- Dry mouth
- History of osteoporosis / weak bones
- Forehead pain
Diagnostic Questions for Hyperparathyroidism
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have pain at the back of your head?
- Have you fainted recently?
- Do you have itchy skin?
- Have you been experiencing decreased motivation recently?
- Recently, are you more confused than before?
Treatment of Hyperparathyroidism
Treatment involves medication and/or surgery to remove the parathyroid glands to avoid complications.
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Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
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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