Monsoon is among the much awaited seasons as it gives relief from unbearable heat of the summer. It is a refreshing season which is loved by everyone. This delightful and beautiful season also brings number of health problems. During monsoon, sneezing and runny nose are very common problems. Due to polluted environment & stagnant water, mosquitoes and flies start breeding which lead to dengue, malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases. The risk of fungal infections and diseases are very high in monsoon as the raised level of moisture increase the number of bacteria. Body’s natural resistance level is decreased by the infections. Dysentery, prickly heat, jaundice, abscess, poor digestion, eczema, typhoid and cough are very common problems in this season. So taking care of your health during monsoon is very important. Read on to know the health care tips for monsoon.

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The parathyroids are a set of four glands situated in the neck that synthesizes and secretes parathyroid hormone (PTH) to help control calcium used by the body. Normally, unusually large quantities of PTH secreted due to increased activities of these glands causes hyperthyroidism. When this occurs on account of lower blood calcium levels (hypocalcemia) the excessive secretion of PTH from the parathyroid gland occurs in the human body thus leading to a medical complication known as secondary hyperparathyroidism. This is a characteristic ailment in patients who undergo renal failure.

Causes of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism :

This condition has varied causes. The blood calcium is maintained by the PTH by means of regulating the bone turnover, absorption of calcium from the gut and release of calcium in the urine. Secondary hyperparathyroidism is mainly caused low levels of blood calcium and an imbalance in the phosphate levels. The causes of such imbalances are brought about other disorders of the body like deficiency of Vitamin D, Rickets (osteomalacia), improper absorption of Vitamin D and abnormal Vitamin D absorption induced by drugs. The more prone people to Vitamin D deficiency include malnutritioned children and elderly people with little sun exposure. Also calcium deficiency in the diet or too much loss of calcium in the urine may also be major reasons for this disorder. Read the rest of this entry »