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Hyperparathyroidism
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Hyperparathyroidism

PTH Actions - Core Physiology PTH raises serum calcium and lowers serum phosphate by: * ↑ Bone resorption → ↑ Ca²⁺ and ↑ phosphate * ↑ Activation of vitamin D → ↑ GI absorption of Ca²⁺ and phosphate * ↑ Renal calcium reabsorption (DCT) → ↑ Ca²⁺ * ↓ Renal phosphate reabsorption (PCT) → ↓ phosphate (phosphaturia) * Normal state: ↑ Ca²⁺, ↓ phosphate Primary Hyperparathyroidism * Hyperfunction of parathyroid cells
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Types of Urinary Incontinence
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Types of Urinary Incontinence

Stress Incontinence * Cause: Weak pelvic floor muscles → urethral hypermobility * Triggers: Coughing, sneezing, laughing, physical activity * Common in: Women post-vaginal delivery, menopause * Leak with: ↑ Intra-abdominal pressure * Tx: * First-line: Pelvic floor exercises (Kegels) * Pessary * Surgical: Midurethral sling Urge Incontinence (Overactive Bladder) * Cause: Detrusor overactivity * Symptoms: Sudden urge to void + involuntary leakage * Triggers:
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