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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?

Distinguished in Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism

Dr. Randall P. Scheri

General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

Distinguished in Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism

Dr. Randall P. Scheri

General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center

2400 Pratt St,

Durham, NC

919-668-2000

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Randall Scheri is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Scheri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Scheri is currently accepting new patients.

Distinguished in Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism

Dr. Michael T. Stang

General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

Distinguished in Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism

Dr. Michael T. Stang

General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center

2400 Pratt St,

Durham, NC

919-668-2000

Languages Spoken:

English

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Accepting New Patients

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Michael Stang is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Stang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Stang is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. Steven C. Schaefer

General Surgery

Advanced in Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism

Dr. Steven C. Schaefer

General Surgery

Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

4400 W 95th St, Ste 408,

Oak Lawn, IL

708-346-4055

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Steven Schaefer is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Schaefer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Colostomy.