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==Overview==
==Overview==
==Medical Therapy and Monitoring==
If surgery is not available, the following should be monitored:
*Calcium level:  Ask the doctor to monitor your calcium levels via urine tests.  The results can be used to provide information regarding kidney functionality as well as how much calcium is being excreted in your urine.
*Bone density:  Doctors can determine if you're essentially shrinking by performing bone mineral density tests.  These tests can be used to assess the risk of osteoporosis.  Some of the different types of tests include dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) which measures the density of bones in the hip, wrist, and spine and ultrasounds.


*Check for Kidney Stones:  Abdominal X-rays can be used to check for kidney stones.
==Medical Therapy==
Medical therapy for hyperparathyroidism should be considered in the following circumstances:
*Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism not meeting the guidelines for surgery.
*Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism having contraindications to surgery.


==References==
==References==

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Overview

Medical Therapy

Medical therapy for hyperparathyroidism should be considered in the following circumstances:

  • Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism not meeting the guidelines for surgery.
  • Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism having contraindications to surgery.

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