The harms of hyperparathyroidism are manifold, and some of the common harms include:
1. Hypercalcemia.
Hyperparathyroidism can lead to an increase in blood calcium, causing hypercalcemia.
Hypercalcemia can lead to a range of symptoms such as tiredness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, bone pain, etc.
Severe hypercalcemia can lead to arrhythmias, coma, and even death.
2. Urinary system stones.
Hyperparathyroidism predisposes to the deposition of calcium salts in the kidneys and urinary tract, forming stones.
3. Lesions of the skeletal system.
Hyperparathyroidism leads to increased osteoclast activity, bone salt lysis, and increased bone reabsorption, causing osteoporosis, fibrocystic osteitis and other skeletal system lesions.
4. Digestive symptoms.
Hyperparathyroidism may lead to digestive symptoms such as loss of appetite, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, etc.
5. Neurological symptoms.
Hyperparathyroidism can affect the nervous system, leading to symptoms such as memory loss, difficulty concentrating, depression, anxiety, and more.
6. Hyperparathyroidism may also lead to other symptoms such as hypertension, cardiomyopathy, and anemia.