Intact PTH

Elevated Intact PTH levels mean that your body is putting in extra effort to keep the right balance of calcium and phosphate. This can happen for various reasons, such as not getting enough calcium or vitamin D from your diet, or taking certain medications that affect how your body absorbs these minerals. Sometimes, high PTH levels can be a sign of hyperparathyroidism, which means your parathyroid glands are working too hard. This can be caused by harmless growths on the glands or a response to low calcium levels in your body. Remember, high PTH levels are a signal, not a disease, and figuring out the root cause can help get things back on track.

Symptoms of high levels of Intact PTH could include fatigue, bone pain, muscle weakness, frequent urination, and in some cases, mood changes or depression.

Low levels of Intact PTH might mean that your body isn't making enough of this important hormone. This can happen for various reasons, such as not getting enough magnesium or vitamin D in your diet, which are both needed for PTH production. Another possible cause could be chronic kidney disease, since your kidneys play a key role in using and activating PTH. Some medications, like lithium and bisphosphonates, might also lower PTH levels. Keep in mind that these are just potential reasons and not definite diagnoses.

Symptoms of low levels of Intact PTH could include muscle cramps or spasms, numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips, and fatigue. In severe cases, it could also lead to confusion or memory problems.