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Can Hyperthyroidism Cause Bleaching Of Calcium From The Bones?
hyperthyroid bleaches ca from bones? My friend has some thyroid disease which results in bleaching Ca from bones, resulting in high danger of osteoporosis. What disease is it? Presently they want to do a test on brain and heart which apparently needs a marker and the marker affects kidney and God knows what else. can you explain? Thanks aa
Thu, 23 Jan 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hello, Thanks for your query. Since parathyroid hormone (PTH) removes calcium from bones, all patients with a parathyroid problem will eventually develop thin bones. Bones with osteoporosis due to parathyroid problems can ache and hurt because the PTH is actively destroying the bone. Bones with osteoporosis are fragile bones which are much more susceptible to fractures and breaks. Calcium is what makes our bones hard and strong. The calcium level in all parts of our bodies is regulated by the parathyroid glands. That's all the parathyroid glands do--regulate calcium throughout the body. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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Can Hyperthyroidism Cause Bleaching Of Calcium From The Bones?
Hello, Thanks for your query. Since parathyroid hormone (PTH) removes calcium from bones, all patients with a parathyroid problem will eventually develop thin bones. Bones with osteoporosis due to parathyroid problems can ache and hurt because the PTH is actively destroying the bone. Bones with osteoporosis are fragile bones which are much more susceptible to fractures and breaks. Calcium is what makes our bones hard and strong. The calcium level in all parts of our bodies is regulated by the parathyroid glands. That s all the parathyroid glands do--regulate calcium throughout the body. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care