Internal MedicineEndocrinology
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism
Disease overview
Hyperparathyroidism, abbreviated as HPT, is a disease caused by excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone in the body. It can be divided into three types: primary, secondary, and tertiary.
It is comm...
Detailed description
Hyperparathyroidism, abbreviated as HPT, is a disease caused by excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone in the body. It can be divided into three types: primary, secondary, and tertiary.
It is common in patients with endocrine diseases, such as those with hypercalcemia and osteitis fibrosa cystica. It is more prevalent in adults aged 50-60 years, presenting with symptoms such as loss of appetite, lower back and leg pain, polyuria, and polydipsia.
Disease information
Disease name
Hyperparathyroidism
English name
Hyperparathyroidism
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Endocrinology
Related departments
Endocrinology
Nephrology
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