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Can vitamin d deficiency cause permanent hyperparathyroidism? or will you be fine after taking supplements? i am afraid if the deficiancy can permanently damage your parathyroid glands?

Q: can vitamin d deficiency cause permanent hyperparathyroidism? or will you be fine after taking supplements? i am afraid if the deficiancy can permanently damage your parathyroid glands?

: Theoretically yes but practically this is very rare for it is diagnosed and treated. If you suspect you have it pl get checked. Taking supplements on suspicion of a self diagnosis is wrong

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Theoretically yes but practically this is very rare for it is diagnosed and treated. If you suspect you have it pl get checked. Taking supplements on suspicion of a self diagnosis is wrong

Answered 7/20/2023

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A member asked:

Can vitamin d deficiency cause permanent hyperparathyroidism? or will you be fine after taking supplements? i am afraid if the deficiancy can permanently damage your parathyroid glands?

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