Calcium parathyroid: This is usually diagnosed in people with kidney disease. If the calcium is low, or the phosphorus too high, or the level of Vit D too low, the parathyroid makes too much PTH, which causes bone disease. Treatment targets the cause: vit D (calcitriol), phosphate binders, special diets.
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By Blood Test: Secondary Hyperparathyroidism is due to increased response by the Thyroid gland to Hypocalcemia(Low Calcium in Blood) It is seen in Chronic Renal Failure or defective calcium receptors on the surface of Parathyroid Glands Blood test will show low level of Calcium and Elevated Parathyroid hormone and highVit D Level It can also occur after Baratric Surgery,Chronic Pancreatitis&Small Bowel Diseas
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