Episode 2: Types of Hyperparathyroidism

Hyperparathyroidism: A Patient's Perspective

In episode 2 Lisa Marie explores the different presentations of hyperparathyroidism, such as classic presentation, normocalcemic presentation, and normohormonal presentation, the latter of which, can be tricky to diagnose and need expert medical intervention.

ABBREVIATIONS:

• HPT - Hyperparathyroidism.
• nHPT - Normocalcemic Hyperparathyroidism
• PTH - Parathyroid Hormone Level.

CLARIFICATIONS:

Hyperplasia verses single adenoma.

• Hyperplasia affects all four glands and the glands become enlarged.
• A single adenoma usually a benign (non-cancerous) tumour of the gland.

RESOURCES

The information shared in this podcast has been provided by several sources. These include outcomes from personal consultations with medical professionals, my own experiences, published research by expert medical professionals, and the NHS website. Please click on the links below for more information.

Hyperparathyroidism

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hyperparathyroidism/

Normocalcemic Hyperparathyroidism

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7923978/

Hyperparathyroidism Support & Information - Patient to Patient Support Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/406980976340533

NICE Guidelines

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng132

DISCLAIMER: Lisa Marie is not in any way medically trained, she is not providing medical advice, and the information that is shared is in no way a substitute for qualified medical advice. If you believe you may have this disease, then you must seek the most appropriate medical advice, this podcast aims to help you navigate your way to the right medical support and diagnosis.