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- How is hypoparathyroidism treated? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . .
How is hypoparathyroidism treated? Unlike most other hormonal deficits, hypoparathyroidism is not treated with replacement of the missing hormone, parathyroid hormone (PTH) Currently, the standard treatment for hypoparathyroidism consists of activated vitamin D (calcitriol) and calcium supplements Some people may also need magnesium
- Hypoparathyroidism | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National . . .
Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition caused by the body’s not making or releasing enough parathyroid hormone (PTH) PTH maintains normal blood levels of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium through its actions on the bone and kidney
- NICHD Hypoparathyroidism Research Information
NICHD hypoparathyroidism research aims to develop treatments that reverse effects of the condition and maintain overall health
- Hypoparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism is a rare disorder of calcium metabolism 1 The body has four parathyroid glands, which are pea-sized and located in the neck behind the thyroid gland 2 The parathyroid glands make parathyroid hormone (PTH) and are part of the endocrine system PTH regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood through its direct effects on the kidney and bone, where the body
- Hypoparathyroidism Resources | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver . . .
This report from 2018 reviews causes, prevention, and management of postoperative hypoparathyroidism and includes a discussion of PTH replacement therapy (PTH-RT) strategies as alternatives to the standard vitamin D and calcium supplementation Advances in the Treatment of Hypoparathyroidism with PTH 1-34
- What causes hypoparathyroidism? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . .
What causes hypoparathyroidism? The most common cause of hypoparathyroidism is injury to the parathyroid glands during head and neck surgery For example, thyroid surgery can damage the parathyroid glands or the surrounding tissues 1 In adults, the disorder usually is a complication of neck surgery
- How do healthcare providers diagnose hypoparathyroidism?
To diagnose hypoparathyroidism, a healthcare provider will usually start with a blood test to determine the levels of the following: 1, 2 Parathyroid hormone Calcium Phosphorus Creatinine Magnesium A urine test determines how much calcium the kidneys are releasing
- McCune-Albright Syndrome (MAS) | NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver . . .
McCune-Albright syndrome (MAS) is a genetic disease that affects the bones, skin, and the production of certain hormones, including those that affect growth and the onset of puberty
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