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A 60-year-old female asked:
3.4 thyroid nodule borderline pth high ca choked on a pill now have trouble swallow sometimes. i have anxiety and treated for gerd what is going on ?
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Dr. Richard Amerling answered
Nephrology and Dialysis 40 years experience
Hyperparathyroidism: Sounds like classic primary hyperparathyroidism. The symptoms are probably from high calcium.
A nuclear scan can likely confirm (sestamibi). Suggest you see an endocrinologist or nephrologist.
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