I Have a Hidden Disease That Can Look Like Normal Aging
Summary
A woman experienced a serious ankle injury from an accident that revealed her bones were unusually soft and nearly hollow. Further medical tests showed multiple hidden health problems, including a tiny, overactive parathyroid gland, which affected her bone strength and overall health.Key Facts
- The woman suffered an ankle injury when her car accidentally rolled over her foot.
- During surgery, doctors found her bones were very soft, not typical for her age.
- An X-ray showed she also had a fractured knee without realizing it before.
- She had symptoms like back pain, fatigue, mild depression, heartburn, and brain fog that she thought were normal aging or family traits.
- A bone scan and other medical tests revealed more hidden health problems.
- She was referred to an endocrine surgeon who found an overactive parathyroid gland.
- The overactive gland can cause bone weakness and other symptoms by affecting calcium levels in the body.
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