Hyperparathyroidism

This is when high calcium levels raise your blood pressure.

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This is when high levels of calcium cause hard deposits to form in your kidneys.

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This is when too little calcium in your blood weakens your bones. 

One of your parathyroid glands becomes too big and does not work like it should. As a result, the amount of calcium in your bloodstream rises.

Another disease lowers the amount of calcium or phosphate in your blood. As a result, your parathyroid creates too much PTH.   

You have secondary hyperparathyroidism for a long time. Your parathyroid glands produce PTH all the time and become too big. 

If your calcium levels are only a little high and you have no other symptoms, we will watch your condition. You need to get regular checkups and take periodic diagnostic tests. 

You also may need to make lifestyle changes. These include:

• Taking vitamins and eating foods high in calcium and vitamin D. 
• Exercising often, including strength training.  
• Drinking lots of fluids to prevent kidney stones.
• Avoiding smoking.
• Avoiding medications that raise calcium levels. 

If you have primary hyperparathyroidism, you may need surgery. This is to remove one or more of your parathyroid glands. Surgery usually cures primary hyperparathyroidism.

Surgery is also needed if you have a cancerous tumour. 

We may prescribe you medicines, such as:

• Calcimimetics to reduce the amount of PTH in your blood.  
• Prescription vitamin D. 
• Hormone replacement therapy.
• Bisphosphonates to keep calcium in your bones and reduce your risk of osteoporosis.

Our clinical dietitians work with healthcare teams. They give individual practical nutrition advice and education to patients and residents. They will also involve your family in your nutritional health.

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We offer interpretation services 24-hours-a-day. Please ask your care team to place a request if you need an interpreter. You can also ask for a sign language interpreter.

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Pharmacists at Providence:

• Assist those staying in our two hospitals (inpatients) and those visiting our many clinics (outpatients).
• Work with your healthcare team.
• Use their knowledge to recommend the best drug for your condition.
• Keep watch for possible negative reactions to medications.
• Aim to find the right balance between safety and effectiveness.

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Our psychology services can provide emotional support. These services may help our patients cope with their condition and its treatment.

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Our social work team helps patients and their families. They provide emotional support and can suggest connections to helpful resources and services. This team can also assist in planning for the future and advocate for patients' needs. They help with practical concerns like finances and social support.

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We offer pastoral care services to support you and your loved ones. Our professional staff, including chaplains from different faiths, are here to accompany you. We provide counseling, and create spaces for reflection, prayer and meditation.

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We strive to offer you the best and most compassionate care possible. If we succeed, please let us know. If we fall short of our goal of “How you want to be treated”, please also let us know.

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