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The signs and symptoms of primary hyperparathyroidism are those of hypercalcemia. They are classically summarized by "stones, bones, abdominal groans, thrones and psychiatric overtones". [1] "Stones" refers to kidney stones, nephrocalcinosis, and diabetes insipidus (polyuria and polydipsia). These can ultimately lead to kidney failure.
Other symptoms may include bone pain, weakness, depression, confusion, and increased urination. [1] [2] Both primary and secondary may result in osteoporosis (weakening of the bones). [2] [3] In 80% of cases, primary hyperparathyroidism is due to a single benign tumor known as a parathyroid adenoma.
Bones: Bone pain Groans: Abdominal discomfort Moans: Complaints of non-specific symptoms: Thrones: Constipation and excessive urination volume: Muscle tone: Muscle weakness, decreased reflexes Psychiatric overtones: Depression, anxiety, cognitive dysfunction
A number of diseases can cause bone pain, including the following: Endocrine, such as hyperparathyroidism, osteoporosis, kidney failure. [7]Gastrointestinal or systemic, such as celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (both often occur without obvious digestive symptoms), inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).
Serotonin syndrome (SS) is a group of symptoms that may occur with the use of certain serotonergic medications or drugs. [1] The symptoms can range from mild to severe, and are potentially fatal. [4] [5] [2] Symptoms in mild cases include high blood pressure and a fast heart rate; usually without a fever. [2]
Diagnostic overshadowing is the attribution of a person's symptoms to a psychiatric problem when such symptoms actually suggest a comorbid condition. [1] Diagnostic overshadowing occurs when a healthcare professional assumes that a patient's complaint is due to their disability or coexisting mental health condition rather than fully exploring the cause of the patient's symptoms.
A viral video captured bizarre noises from the intercom on an American Airlines flight from LAX this month: loud groans — or were they moans? — laced with pain — or was it pleasure?
FNsD may present with one or more symptoms of various sorts: motor symptoms, which may involve weakness or paralysis; aberrant movements, including tremor or dystonic movements; abnormal gait patterns; and abnormal limb posture. The presenting symptoms in FNsD is loss of function, but in somatic symptom disorder, the emphasis is on the ...