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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Are There Non-surgical Treatment Options For High PTH And Calcium, Thyroid Nodules?

Patient info Age: 61yrs Height: 1m58cm Weight: 73kg Health History: Went through severe depression in her early 20s and was treated for same Symptoms Tiring easily or regular general weakness Depression and brain fog Bone and joint pain Frequent complaints of illness with no apparent cause Feel like vomiting Acid Reflux Palpilation early morning before wake up Possible root cause High level of PTH (Around 210 - 245) High Level of Calcium Blood tests have concluded high level of PTH and Calcium in blood. In ultrasound, nodules were identified in thyroid but thyroid is functioning normal as per report. No adenoma in parathyroid. Did heart scan, and no issue identified Our query: We would like to know if a surgery of the thyroid and parathyroid is compulsory and if not what could be the treatment.
posted on Tue, 1 Aug 2023
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