Beneath the Surface: Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (sHPT)

Chronic kidney disease, which results when kidneys become damaged and can’t filter waste or properly balance fluids or minerals, affects approximately 26 million American adults, many of whom require dialysis. Many of the approximately 2 million people throughout the world who are on dialysis will also develop secondary hyperparathyroidism (sHPT), a chronic and serious disease which is frequently underdiagnosed. Learn more about what may be “beneath the surface” of chronic kidney disease in this short animated video.