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Hyperparathyroidism
A condition in which the parathyroid gland is overactive, which results in higher levels of calcium in the blood and may cause weakness, constipation, and excessive thirst.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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