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- How is hypoparathyroidism treated? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . .
Unlike most other hormonal deficits, hypoparathyroidism is not treated with replacement of the missing hormone, parathyroid hormone (PTH) Currently, the standard treatment for hypoparathyroidism consists of activated vitamin D (calcitriol) and calcium supplements Some people may also need magnesium supplementation
- Hypoparathyroidism | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National . . .
Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition caused by the body’s not making or releasing enough parathyroid hormone (PTH) PTH maintains normal blood levels of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium through its actions on the bone and kidney
- NICHD Hypoparathyroidism Research Information
Treatment with PTH improved metabolic control in patients with a wide spectrum of disease severity, including patients with severe congenital hypoparathyroidism PTH replacement therapy was shown to be safe and effective for children and adults for up to 10 years
- Hypoparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism is a rare disorder of calcium metabolism 1 The body has four parathyroid glands, which are pea-sized and located in the neck behind the thyroid gland 2 The parathyroid glands make parathyroid hormone (PTH) and are part of the endocrine system
- What causes hypoparathyroidism? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . .
Some cases of congenital hypoparathyroidism may be part of a syndrome, meaning it is one of several symptoms, while in other instances the problem occurs by itself 1 Autoimmune polyglandular failure type 1 (APS-1) is a rare inherited autoimmune disease including hypoparathyroidism
- Hypoparathyroidism Resources | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver . . .
Hypoparathyroidism Association, Inc The Hypoparathyroidism Association, Inc , publishes an information booklet for patients: A Quick Guide to Understanding Hypoparathyroidism MedlinePlus—Hypoparathyroidism MedlinePlus is a resource of the National Library of Medicine Its page on hypoparathyroidism covers causes, symptoms, tests, and
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- McCune-Albright Syndrome (MAS) | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver . . .
McCune-Albright syndrome (MAS) is a genetic disease that affects the bones, skin, and the production of certain hormones, including those that affect growth and the onset of puberty
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