Chapter 6, Problem 6CT

Summary Introduction

To describe:

The effect of hyperparathyroidism on the bones and whether doses of vitamin D would help to control the situation.

Introduction:

Hyperparathyroidism is a disorder where one or more parathyroid glands are overactive, and too much parathyroid hormone (PTH) is secreted. It leads to an increase in blood calcium levels, a condition known as hypercalcemia.