What does a high PTH number mean?

What does a high PTH number mean?

If your test shows you have a higher than normal level of PTH, it may mean you have: Hyperparathyroidism. A benign (noncancerous) tumor of the parathyroid gland. Kidney disease. A vitamin D deficiency.

What is PTH levels normal range?

Normal values are 10 to 55 picograms per milliliter (pg/mL). Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories.

What would happen if PTH levels were too high in the body?

Too much PTH causes calcium levels in your blood to rise too high, which can lead to health problems such as bone thinning and kidney stones. Doctors usually catch primary hyperparathyroidism early through routine blood tests, before serious problems occur.

How serious is parathyroid disease?

Is parathyroid disease serious? Hyperparathyroidism is a serious disease that becomes very destructive with time. Over time, it can lead to problems throughout the body, including osteoporosis, high blood pressure, kidney stones, kidney failure, stroke, and cardiac arrhythmias.

What are the symptoms of parathyroid tumor?

What are symptoms of a parathyroid tumor?

• Aches and pains, especially in your bones.
• Kidney problems, including pain in your upper back or side.
• Depression.
• Stomach pain.
• Loss of appetite and intense thirst.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Fatigue.

How do I know if I need parathyroid surgery?

It is also indicated if calcium blood levels are greater than 1mg/dl higher than the upper limit of normal; if a person has osteoporosis, kidney stones or kidney dysfunction; or if the person is younger than 50. But, if calcium levels are only mildly elevated, it isn’t clear that surgery is necessary.

Is parathyroid surgery urgent?

Urgent: There are no indications for urgent parathyroidectomy. Elective: Parathyroidectomy should be a planned, elective procedure and the patient’s medical condition should be optimized prior to surgery.

When should a parathyroid be removed?

Your health care provider may recommend this surgery if one or more of your parathyroid glands is producing too much parathyroid hormone. This condition is called hyperparathyroidism. It is often caused by a small non-cancerous (benign) tumor called an adenoma.

How long do you stay in hospital after parathyroid surgery?

How long will I be hospitalized? Most patients come to the hospital on the morning of their surgery and the majority of patients go home the same day after a 4-hour observation period in the recovery room.

Is parathyroid surgery major surgery?

Parathyroidectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the parathyroid glands or one or more parathyroid tumors from your neck. All patients have minimally invasive parathyroid surgery (ie, a very small incision) to remove the abnormal parathyroid glands. It is as a same day, outpatient procedure.