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Hyperthyroidism
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Diagnosis and surgical treatment of hyperparathyroidism
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The Hospital Neuperlach Munich provides modern medical services of the highest quality. The medical center is an Academic Hospital of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, and therefore it can offer its patients innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods available only in the best German hospitals. The medical complex o
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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University Hospital Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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University Hospital Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology
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University Hospital Essen

University Hospital Essen

Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine the University Hospital Essen ranks among the top German hospitals! With 27 specialized departments and 24 institutes, the hospital in Germany is a maximum care medical facility. The hospital has 1,300 beds for inpatient treatment. A highly qualified medical team of more than 6,000 e
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According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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About the disease

Hyperparathyroidism is a condition that causes an excessive amount of parathyroid hormone to be produced. The parathyroid glands that produce this hormone are located in the neck and are responsible for regulating the amount of calcium in the blood and tissue. Calcium is a mineral that the body requires in order to maintain healthy bones, help blood clotting and transmit nerve impulses, including those that ensure a regular heartbeat.

There are two types of hyperthyroidism: primary and secondary:

In primary hyperparathyroidism, a parathyroid gland becomes enlarged and produces too much parathyroid hormone. Although it can also be caused by adenomas and tumors, 90% of all cases of primary hyperparathyroidism are caused by parathyroid gland enlargement.

In secondary hyperparathyroidism, the abnormal production of parathyroid hormone is caused by other health conditions. In this case, the sufferer experiences symptoms opposite to primary hyperparathyroidism: the level of calcium in the bloodstream is too low, which can cause pain in the joints, decreased hair growth and thinning of the bones. The risk of fracturing bones is much higher and, if the condition is not treated in time, it may cause osteoporosis. Over time, secondary hyperparathyroidism can transform into primary hyperparathyroidism, whereby a parathyroid gland goes from producing an insufficient amount of calcium to producing too much of it.   

Symptoms

  • Fragile bones
  • Joint pain
  • Hair loss
  • Frequent urination
  • Fatigue
  • Irritability
  • Nausea

Diagnosis

  • A blood test can determine if there is an increased amount of calcium in the blood. Patients with adenomas and tumors also need to undergo a blood test to find out whether the parathyroid glands have been affected.
  • A urine test detects the exact amount of calcium in the urine and can also determine whether the kidneys are working properly.
  • Ultrasound of the kidneys is ordered in progressed stages of hyperparathyroidism if there is a suspicion of any abnormalities.

Treatment

  • In 95% of cases, hyperparathyroidism requires the surgical removal of the affected parathyroid glands. If the patient also has an adenoma or tumor, the surgeon will remove these as well to avoid future complications on the remaining parathyroid glands.
  • Hormone replacement treatment is usually required following surgery. This aims to normalize calcium and hormone levels in the body and helps the patient to restore normal hair and bone growth.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda IvanisovaDr. Farrukh Ahmed