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

The body produces too little parathyroid hormone leading to low calcium levels in the blood.

Bone health

A genetic condition, which causes fractures to occur easily, often referred to as 'brittle bone disease'

Bone health

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