Smita Das Smita Das Asked 9 months ago

Does hyperparathyroidism cause weight loss?

My mother was diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism last month. Since then, she seems to be losing weight rapidly. We are very concerned. Is weight loss a common symptom of hyperparathyroidism?

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Mohinder Singh Mohinder Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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I had this issue diagnosed ten years ago. Yes, it can cause weight loss because of continuous nausea and lack of appetite. Once my surgery was done, my appetite returned and my weight slowly got back to normal. Don't worry.

Lisha Kurian Lisha Kurian Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, high parathyroid hormone increases calcium in the blood, which often leads to digestive issues like abdominal pain and nausea. This is why people lose weight. Make sure you keep up with your blood tests and see your doctor.

Ananya Mukherjee Ananya Mukherjee Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

When my teenager was going through this, his weight dropped because he just couldn't eat anything without feeling sick. We had to focus on small, nutrient-dense meals. Please get a proper doctor's guidance, it really helps.

Siddharth Shrivastav Siddharth Shrivastav Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I know how terrifying it is when you are losing weight and you don't know why. I spent so many sleepless nights crying and googling. Yes, hyperparathyroidism can cause weight loss, but getting the right treatment will stop it, I promise.

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Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

With my diabetes, I have to be very careful. Hyperparathyroidism can affect your overall metabolism and cause weight loss. It is very important to manage your diet carefully and keep your endocrinologist updated on any changes.

Sameer Kulkarni Sameer Kulkarni Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Actually yaar, high calcium makes you feel super bloated and nauseous, so you naturally eat less. That's why people lose weight. Better to get the blood reports checked by a doc soon.

Saroj Devi Saroj Devi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Losing weight due to this hormone imbalance is common. While you wait for medical treatment, try drinking coconut water and eating light home-cooked meals like khichdi to soothe your stomach. Take care.

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Kavita Rao Kavita Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it can cause weight loss because of high calcium levels leading to nausea and loss of appetite.

Abhinav Sharma Abhinav Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I am barely sleeping because of the body aches from this condition, and yes, the weight loss is real because eating is the last thing on my mind. Hope we both get our health and sleep back soon!

Rajeshwari Joshi Rajeshwari Joshi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I panicked like crazy when I started losing weight with this. I thought it was something major, but my doctor explained it's just the high calcium slowing down digestion. Once treated, it becomes absolutely normal.

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