Osteitis Fibrosa
Alternate Names : Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica
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Osteitis Fibrosa Prevention
Today, most people have blood tests from time to time. Therefore, high calcium levels are usually found before any severe damage is done.
A bone density test (X-ray measure of bone strength) can be done. People with hyperparathyroidism are more likely to have just osteopenia (thin bones) or osteoporosis (very thin bones) than to have full-blown osteitis fibrosa cystica.
Most patients with hyperparathyroidism have no symptoms, and many can be followed with blood tests and bone measurements. Others are advised to have surgery, to prevent further problems.
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