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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Secondary hyperparathyroidism
  1. ... hormone (PTH), which leads to a condition called secondary hyperparathyroidism. Low levels of a mineral called phosphate (hypophosphatemia) ... of calcium stimulate production of PTH, resulting in secondary hyperparathyroidism. Hypocalcemia can also cause muscle weakness and seizures ...
  2. ... been found in some cases of familial isolated hyperparathyroidism, a condition characterized by overactivity of the parathyroid glands (primary hyperparathyroidism). These glands help control the normal balance of ...
  3. ... type 1 is overactivity of the parathyroid glands (hyperparathyroidism). Hyperparathyroidism disrupts the normal balance of calcium in the ... symptoms and risk of specific tumors; for example, hyperparathyroidism occurs only in type 2A, and medullary thyroid ...