What happens if parathyroid hormone is low?
With hypoparathyroidism, low production of PTH causes an imbalance: the calcium levels in your blood decrease (hypocalcemia) and serum phosphorus increases (hyperphosphatatemia). Simply put, low levels of PTH disrupt the calcium/phosphorus balance.
What are the signs and symptoms of parathyroid disease?
Parathyroid Disease Symptoms
- A lump in the neck.
- Difficulty speaking or swallowing.
- Muscle weakness.
- Sudden increase in blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia)
- Fatigue, drowsiness.
- Urinating more than usual, which may cause you to be dehydrated and very thirsty.
- Bone pain and broken bones.
- Kidney stones.
How can I increase my parathyroid hormone levels?
Treatment
- Oral calcium carbonate tablets. Oral calcium supplements can increase calcium levels in your blood.
- Vitamin D. High doses of vitamin D, generally in the form of calcitriol, can help your body absorb calcium and eliminate phosphorus.
- Magnesium.
- Thiazide diuretics.
- Parathyroid hormone (Natpara).
Which symptom would a person whose parathyroid is not functioning properly have?
Parathyroid disorders lead to abnormal levels of calcium in the blood that can cause brittle bones, kidney stones, fatigue, weakness, and other problems.
How does vitamin D affect parathyroid?
When vitamin D level is low, the absorption of calcium in the intestines becomes less, which then causes the level of calcium in the blood to go down. As a consequence the parathyroid glands become more active and produce more PTH that causes calcium to come out of the bones, therefore weakening the bones.
What foods should you avoid if you have hypoparathyroidism?
Nutrition and Supplements
- Eliminate all potential food allergens, including dairy, wheat (gluten), soy, corn, preservatives, and food additives.
- Eat calcium rich foods, including beans, almonds, and dark green leafy vegetables (such as spinach and kale).
- Avoid refined foods, such as white breads, pastas, and sugar.