Hyperparathyroidism Treatment in Boulder, CO

One in 100 Americans over the age of 12 has hyperthyroidism, a condition that can lead to high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia). If left untreated, hyperthyroidism causes kidney stones, high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Alpine Surgical offers hyperthyroidism treatment in Boulder, CO, and here is some important information about it.

What Is Hyperparathyroidism?

A disorder known as hyperparathyroidism occurs when one or more of your parathyroid glands are overactive and produce an excessive amount of parathyroid hormone (PTH). This may result in hypercalcemia, or elevated calcium levels in the blood.

Your neck contains two pairs of parathyroid glands. Their responsibility is to ensure that your blood contains adequate amounts of calcium. They help lower blood phosphate levels as well.

Your bones may become weak and brittle due to excessive calcium loss caused by too much PTH. Additionally, calcium can accumulate in your heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and other body organs.

Hyperthyroidism is classified into three types: primary, secondary, and tertiary.

• Primary hyperthyroidism occurs when one or two parathyroid glands enlarge and don’t respond to body signals.

• Secondary hyperthyroidism happens when your phosphate levels increase or your calcium levels drop, causing the parathyroid gland to produce more PHT. It is common in patients with chronic kidney disease.

• Tertiary hyperthyroidism is the condition resulting from long-term secondary hyperthyroidism, which causes the parathyroid gland to enlarge and secrete more PTH.

Managing Overactive Parathyroid Glands with Surgery

Alpine Surgical can help manage any type of hyperthyroidism. Dr. Fox and Dr. Beckley provide hyperthyroidism treatment in Boulder, CO, that may include surgery and medication. We invite you to schedule an appointment if you have symptoms of the condition, such as bone pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite, and constipation, to name a few.

Whether you have primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism determines the kind of treatment you need. For primary hyperparathyroidism, surgery is the best treatment, especially if you are under 50 years old. On the other hand, you may need to undergo kidney transplantation or dialysis if you have chronic kidney disease. You may also need medication.

If secondary hyperparathyroidism doesn’t stop or you’ve developed a tertiary hyperparathyroidism, then surgery is the best treatment option.

Hyperthyroidism Treatment at Alpine Surgical

Hyperthyroidism is a condition that can be treated with non-surgical and surgical treatment depending on the type and how soon it is discovered. Alpine Surgical offers hyperthyroidism treatment in Boulder, CO. Contact our office to learn more about this surgical service or to schedule an appointment.