HyperParathyroidism = Surgery? …………….. Very Rarely !!

Several patients have called us in panic because their friends told them that HyperParathyroidism means Surgery.  We reassured them that Surgery is almost never needed in HyperParathyroidism.  But we do need to treat it to preserve or restore Bone Health.

Our clinic sees a new case of HyperParathyroidism almost daily.  Only one or two a year actually need surgery.  How do we cure all the others?  Calcium and Vitamin D3 are the key, as long as you take enough.

Most of what we see is Secondary HyperParathyroidism.  That is the Parathyroid glands doing their job.  Their job is to keep sufficient Calcium in the blood.  They steal it from the bones if not enough is absorbed in diet and supplements.  Too low a Vitamin D level prevents Calcium absorption.

Sometimes secondary hyperparathyroidism goes on for so long that the glands “reset their thermostat too high”.  This is Tertiary HyperParathyroidism and is successfully treated with Calcium, Vitamin D3, Protein, and Multiple Vitamins & Minerals over many months.

Primary Hyperparathyroidism is that rare case where a parathyroid gland goes out of control.  It becomes a tumor (not a cancer) putting out too much PTH hormone and steals calcium from bone until it is removed.

Read more about HyperParathyroidism in blogs from last year by clicking on the links.

HyperParathyroidism?  Take Control Naturally with proper nutrition.

Jay Ginther, MD

Categorised in: Bone Health, Nutrition, Take Control Naturally