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What causes hyperparathyroidism?

Hyperparathyroidism often is caused by a growth on one or more parathyroid glands, or by enlarged glands. In some cases, it runs in families. It can also be caused by certain health conditions or medicines. For example, it can be caused by chronic kidney disease or the medicine lithium.

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