Symptoms of Hyperparathyroidism

If you experience any of these, do not assume it is due to this condition. The symptoms may be caused by other health conditions. If you have any one of them, see your doctor.

The degree of hypercalcemia, as well as the disease progress, will determine the symptoms. Symptoms commonly seen with primary hyperparathyroidism include the following:

• Loss of appetite
• Thirst
• Frequent and sometimes painful urination
• Lethargy
• Fatigue
• Muscle weakness
• Joint pain
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Memory loss
• Depression
• Heartburn
• Back pain

Symptoms and clinical signs common to those patients with secondary or tertiary hyperparathyroidism include the following:

• Bone pain
• Fracture
• Muscle weakness
• Symptoms related to kidney failure or intestinal diseases such as malabsorption