Is secondary hyperparathyroidism an expected consequence of parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism : a prospective study?
Secondary hyperparathyroidism occurs in 12% of patients after surgical treatment of PHPT. It is transient, possibly compensating for relative hypocalcemia.
Bicarbonate, but not potassium, had a favorable effect on bone resorption and calcium excretion. This suggests that increasing the alkali content of the diet may attenuate bone loss in healthy older adults.