Question

Martin has a condition that can be tested using a blood sample and accompanies hyperparathyroidism. What is this condition called? Martin has a tumor growth in his parathyroid gland. His doctor orders a blood test to check for ,________ a condition that serves as a symptom for hyperparathyroidism.

Answer 1

Answer: Hypocalcemia

Martin has a condition called hypocalcemia, which means that the calcium level in blood is too low. This can be tested through a blood panel that also test for blood sugar and protein aside from calcium. Moreover, low level of calcium indicates secondary hyperparathyroidism where the parathyroid glands produce too much parathyroid hormone, which causes calcium levels to rise that result to bone thinning and fractures.