{"product_id":"2940045978903","title":"A Simple Guide to Hyperparathyroidism, Treatment and Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eOde To Hyperparathyroidism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour little grains of parathyroid glands\u003cbr\u003eAt the back of the butterfly shaped Thyroid Gland\u003cbr\u003eYou all produce a bit of parathyroid hormone\u003cbr\u003eTo regulate the calcium in the blood and bone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when your glands produce too much\u003cbr\u003eAnd one of you suddenly become enlarged\u003cbr\u003eYou really make me suffer all the weakness and pain\u003cbr\u003eFrom the loss of calcium accumulated in the bones in vain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalcium and phosphorus combine to make calcium phosphate.\u003cbr\u003eThat material gives hardness and strength to bones and dental plate\u003cbr\u003eCalcium is also needed to help blood to clot after an injury.\u003cbr\u003eIt is also required for muscles and nerves to work properly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhosphorus works with calcium to do these jobs.\u003cbr\u003eExcess parathyroid hormone will cause the phosphorus and energy to drop\u003cbr\u003eNo medicine has been known to cure this wayward gland.\u003cbr\u003eI am afraid that only your removal will be the only end\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Hyperparathyroidism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Treatment of hyperparathyroidism includes:\u003cbr\u003eIf you have mildly increased calcium levels from primary hyperparathyroidism and you do not have symptoms, you may choose to have regular checkups or get treated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you decide to have treatment, it may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. Drinking more fluids to prevent kidney stones from forming\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Exercising\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. Avoiding thiazide-type diuretics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ed. Having surgery to remove the overactive glands (recommended for people under age 50)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ee. If you have symptoms or your calcium level is very high, you may need surgery to remove the parathyroid gland that is overproducing the hormone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ef. If all four parathyroid glands are overactive, usually three and a half of the glands are removed so that you have some remaining parathyroid tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHyperparathyroidism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is Hyperparathyroidism?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHyperparathyroid disease is a condition when the parathyroid gland produces too much parathyroid hormones resulting in hypercalcemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHyperparathyroidism is more common than Hypoparathyroidism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the causes of Hyperparathyroidism?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHyperparathyroid disease is caused by:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrimary Hyperparathyroidism:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Parathyroid hyperplasia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Parathyroid tumors such as adenoma or carcinoma\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Excess parathyroid hormones leads to hypercalcemia from bone resorption, decreased renal excretion and increased intestinal absorption of calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Bone changes, nephrocalcinosis and corneal calcifications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecondary Hyperparathyroidism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFound in conditions causing hypocalcemia such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Renal failure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Vitamin D deficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Malabsorption syndrome\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Hyperparathyroidism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 More Facts about Hyperparathyroidism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Treatment of Hyperparathyroidism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Hypercalcemia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Calcium and Phosphorus Metabolism A Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Parathyroid Hyperplasia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47110525288688,"sku":"2940045978903","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940045978903_p0.jpg?v=1763982500","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940045978903","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}