Fatigue and others: There are many symptoms of hyperparathyroidism, the most common cause of parathyroid tumors. The most common symptom is fatigue, but others include irritability, memory loss, concentration problems, bone pain, depression, constipation, and general personality changes.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Minimal: Usually there are no symptoms and blood work discovers the condition with elevated calcium and PTH levels. This is a benign condition in over 99% of cases. The problems that can develop from hyperparathyroidism are kidney stones, osteoporosis, fatigue, muscle aches, joint pain, bone fractures, abdominal pain and concentration issues.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Many symptoms: The list is long: bone pain, osteopenia, osteoporosis, bone fractures, osteogenesis fibrosis cystica, kidney stones, kidney failure, pancreatitis, abdominal pain, ulcers, depression, fatigue, forgetfulness, insomnia mong others. The cure is surgery, surgery, surgery!
Answered 3/3/2014
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Limited early: Symptoms are slight or absent early in the course. If hypercalcemia worsens, you may see bone pain, frequent urination, mental confusion, stomach problems. Most people, however, are picked up by routine blood testing.
Answered 12/29/2022
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