HYPERPARATHYROIDISM Flashcards
1
Q
what conditions does excess parathyroid cause
A
- hypercalcaemia
- hypophosphatemia
- hypercalciuria
2
Q
symptoms of hyperparathyroidism
A
- thirst
- polyurea
- constipation
- fatigue
- memory impairment
- CVD
- kidney stones
- osteoporosis
3
Q
who is affected
A
affect twice as many women than men aged 50-60yr
4
Q
1st line tx of hyperparathyroidism
A
- surgery
- assess CVD risk + fracture risk
5
Q
drug tx of hyperparathyroidism
A
- cinacalcet (if surgery x successful)
- vit d supplement
- bisphosphonates to reduce fracture risk
