Research Paper On Parathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism occurs as a result of too much parathyroid hormone being produced by the parathyroid glands. The parathyroid hormone acts to balance the calcium level in the blood and in tissues that need calcium to function properly. When the calcium level increases, it will cause symptoms that point to hyperparathyroidism. The extra calcium in the blood comes from the bones so fractures can occur. Blood work as well as bone density scanning will be used to diagnose hyperparathyroidism. Treatment at first will try to correct the high calcium level by dilution with IV fluids and Lasix. If the condition is severe, the parathyroid gland that is malfunctioning will be surgically removed. Keeping the person free from injury, usually becomes the top priority (Williams, L. S., & Hopper, P. D., 2015).
Pathophysiology
Our bodies have four parathyroid glands that are responsible for the production of parathyroid hormone (PTH). This hormone is responsible for keeping the calcium level in the bloodstream balanced. When one or more of the parathyroid glands produce too much PTH, the body pulls calcium from the bones into the bloodstream to compensate for the high level of PTH
(Williams, L. S., & Hopper, P. D., 2015). There is …show more content…
If symptoms do occur, it is usually as a result from the high blood serum calcium levels. Fatigue is one of the first signs seen, but can be mistaken for many other diseases or conditions. The person can become confused or depressed. They can have increased urination or the formation of kidney stones from the urine not excreting sufficiently. Nausea and vomiting may occur which can lead to anorexia. If cardiac dysrhythmias are present, it should be checked out immediately (Williams, L. S., & Hopper, P. D. 2015). . Pain in the bones and joints is common from the loss of calcium in the bones. This can also lead to fractures in bones with no apparent trauma (Hyperparathyroidism,
Pathophysiology
Our bodies have four parathyroid glands that are responsible for the production of parathyroid hormone (PTH). This hormone is responsible for keeping the calcium level in the bloodstream balanced. When one or more of the parathyroid glands produce too much PTH, the body pulls calcium from the bones into the bloodstream to compensate for the high level of PTH
(Williams, L. S., & Hopper, P. D., 2015). There is …show more content…
If symptoms do occur, it is usually as a result from the high blood serum calcium levels. Fatigue is one of the first signs seen, but can be mistaken for many other diseases or conditions. The person can become confused or depressed. They can have increased urination or the formation of kidney stones from the urine not excreting sufficiently. Nausea and vomiting may occur which can lead to anorexia. If cardiac dysrhythmias are present, it should be checked out immediately (Williams, L. S., & Hopper, P. D. 2015). . Pain in the bones and joints is common from the loss of calcium in the bones. This can also lead to fractures in bones with no apparent trauma (Hyperparathyroidism,