Hyperparathyroidism secondary prevention

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Prevention

If you choose to monitor symptoms, some recommendations for prevention include [2]:

• Exercise, specifically weight and strength training are beneficial. This helps in the process of decreasing bone loss and building stronger bones.

• Vitamin D - Adequate amounts of vitamin D aid in calcium absorption. Sources of vitamin D come from the foods you eat, sunlight, and from vitamin supplemants.

• Stay hydrated - drinking lots of fluids can aid in preventing the formation of kidney stones.

• No smoking - Besides known negative affects of smoking such as cancer, smoking aids in bone loss