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).

For further information on this issue, please see the following useful links:

Bone health

Soft bones often due to severely low levels of vitamin D, which can cause bone pain and muscle weakness.

Bone health

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

Bone health

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