Primary Hyperparathyroidism

What is Primary Hyperparathyroidism?

Primary hyperparathyroidism is where the parathyroid glands, which are in the neck near the thyroid gland, produce too much parathyroid hormone.

This causes the blood calcium level to rise (hypercalcaemia).

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Bone health

A condition where your bones lose strength, increasing your risk of breaking a bone.

Bone health

A condition affecting the normal repair and renewal process within bone. Most commonly affecting the skull, pelvis and lower leg.

Bone health

Low vitamin D found on a blood test or at risk of this due to lack of sunlight exposure.