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What is the difference between hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism?

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High and low calcium: Hypoparathyroidisim has low calcium and low PTH (hormone that controls calcium). Hyperparathyroidis, has high calcium and either high or (abnormally) normal pth.

Answered 6/10/2014

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