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What is the definition of Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism?

Neonatal severe primary hyperparathyroidism (NSHPT) is an inherited (genetic) condition characterized by severely high blood calcium levels at birth and major hyperparathyroidism (too much parathyroid hormone circulating in the blood). Parathyroid hormone is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the body.

What are the symptoms of Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism?

Symptoms of neonatal severe hyperparathyroidism usually appear within the first few days after birth up until 6 months of age and may include severely high levels of blood calcium, bone mineral loss, bone deformities, fractures, respiratory distress, and failure to thrive. Newborn infants with neonatal severe hyperparathyroidism who are untreated may die.

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What are the current treatments for Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism?

Treatment of neonatal severe hyperparathyroidism should begin immediately and may include aggressive hydration and the use of medications, such as bisphosphonates (drugs to prevent bone loss) and calcimimetics to control high blood calcium levels, or dialysis. In the most severe patients with neonatal severe hyperparathyroidism, surgical removal of the parathyroid gland may be necessary (parathyroidectomy), after which the patient must take 1-alpha hydroxylated vitamin D for life.

Who are the top Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism Local Doctors?

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Dr. Donnie F. Aultman

Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

Distinguished in Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism

Dr. Donnie F. Aultman

Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

Wk Advanced Surgery Center

2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr, Suite 2b,

Shreveport, LA

218-212-8350

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Donnie Aultman is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Aultman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Parathyroidectomy, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Aultman is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. Kepal N. Patel

Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

Distinguished in Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism

Dr. Kepal N. Patel

Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

New York University

550 1st Ave,

New York, NY

212-263-7300

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English

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Kepal Patel is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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Dr. Michael C. Sullivan

General Surgery

Distinguished in Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism

Dr. Michael C. Sullivan

General Surgery

Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC

30 Prospect Ave, Suite 2,

Hackensack, NJ

551-996-3881

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Michael Sullivan is a General Surgeon in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Sullivan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Parathyroidectomy.