What is hyperparathyroidism?
The parathyroid hormone regulates calcium and phosphate levels and helps to maintain these levels. Primary disease results from overactive parathyroid glands themselves. Secondary disease is the reaction of the parathyroid glands to other conditions such as chronic kidney disease.
How do members experience hyperparathyroidism?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hyperparathyroidism*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for hyperparathyroidism*
*Data from patients with hyperparathyroidism, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with hyperparathyroidism*
*Data from patients with hyperparathyroidism, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has hyperparathyroidism on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 23 | |
| 40s | 46 | |
| 50s | 112 | |
| 60s | 104 | |
| 70+ | 71 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 55 | |
| Female | 304 |