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Although the majority of patients with FHH have non-specific history but a detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. These patients may have a positive history of hypercalcemia such as | |||
Kidney stones | |||
Frequent and excessive urination | |||
Gastrointestinal symptoms like epigastric pain, constipation, indigestion, nausea, and vomiting | |||
Feeling tired, ill, and weak | |||
Depression and memory disturbances<ref name="pmid20374733">{{cite journal |vauthors=Hendy GN, Guarnieri V, Canaff L |title=Calcium-sensing receptor and associated diseases |journal=Prog Mol Biol Transl Sci |volume=89 |issue= |pages=31–95 |year=2009 |pmid=20374733 |doi=10.1016/S1877-1173(09)89003-0 |url=}}</ref>. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ajay Gade MD[2]]
Overview
The majority of patients with FHH are asymptomatic. Very rarely can present with signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia such as confusion, fatigue, muscle weakness, constipation, anorexia, anhedonia, headaches, gastroesophageal reflux, polyuria, polydipsia, palpitations, nausea, vomiting thinning of hair.
History and Symptoms
The majority of patients with FHH are asymptomatic.
History
Although the majority of patients with FHH have non-specific history but a detailed and thorough history from the patient is necessary. These patients may have a positive history of hypercalcemia such as
Kidney stones Frequent and excessive urination Gastrointestinal symptoms like epigastric pain, constipation, indigestion, nausea, and vomiting Feeling tired, ill, and weak Depression and memory disturbances[1].
Symptoms
Although asymptomatic, FHH can present with signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia such as
- Constipation
- Polyuria
- Polydipsia
- Anorexia
- Anhedonia
- Abdominal pain
- Muscle weakness
- Confusion
- Fatigue
- Neuropsychiatric symptoms[2].
References
- ↑ Hendy GN, Guarnieri V, Canaff L (2009). "Calcium-sensing receptor and associated diseases". Prog Mol Biol Transl Sci. 89: 31–95. doi:10.1016/S1877-1173(09)89003-0. PMID 20374733.
- ↑ Whitcomb DC (2010). "Genetic aspects of pancreatitis". Annu. Rev. Med. 61: 413–24. doi:10.1146/annurev.med.041608.121416. PMID 20059346.