Parathyroid disease

The parathyroid consists of are four small glands in the neck located on the thyroid gland. Although these two glands are close in location, their functions are unrelated.

Parathyroid disease influences the four little parathyroid glands in the neck that help keep up the right degree of calcium in our body.

A parathyroid diagnosis is made by a patient’s symptoms and blood tests. Dr. Larian explains his unique approach to a proper parathyroid disease diagnosis.

Mini parathyroid surgery performed by the world's best parathyroid surgeon in 13 minutes: Hyperparathyroidism is cured by smallest and safest parathyroid operation: all 4 glands examined.

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What exactly is thyroid storm? How dangerous is this condition and how will you know if you have it? This post will concentrate on this medical condition and teach you everything you need to know

PHPT is a common endocrine (hormonal) disease caused by the overproduction and release of parathyroid hormone (PTH). PHPT is caused by a benign growth (adenoma) on one of the parathyroid glands in 90% of cases. The risk of having PHPT increases with age, so as many as 1% of <60 year old persons may be affected. However, it is not uncommon for much younger people to be affected; or, for some to have had PHPT for many years before it has become evident. Most people have four parathyroid glands…

My story is woven throughout this blog too. Let’s start with the basics of parathyroid glands.

When pathological hypersecretion of PTH occurs persistently, it results in hyperparathyroidism. It is characterized by hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia, metabolic bone disease, renal damage and more

Your parathyroid glands regulate the amount of calcium in your blood. They sometimes need to be removed if your body is producing too much calcium. Too much calcium in the body can lead to conditions like hypertension and kidney failure. We’ll explain what these glands do, reasons for removal, and surgery options.