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Parathyroid
Do you suffer from kidney stones or unexplained bone and joint pain? Have you been diagnosed with osteoporosis, or are you tired all the time?
The parathyroid glands are four pea-sized glands located on the thyroid gland in the neck. Though their names are similar, the thyroid and parathyroid glands are entirely different, each producing distinct hormones with specific functions.
Are you concerned about your parathyroid gland function?
Parathyroid Dysfunction Symptoms
The parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH), a substance that helps maintain the correct balance of calcium and phosphorus in the body.
When too much PTH is secreted into your blood, it’s called hyperparathyroidism.
Hyperparathyroidism
Symptoms of hyperparathyroidism include:
- Fragile bones (osteoporosis)
- Excessive urination
- Kidney stones
- Easily tired
- Bone and joint pain
- Depression or forgetfulness
Hyperparathyroid Treatment
If you have been diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism, you will likely need surgery and may need to have one or more parathyroid glands removed.
At Northwest ENT and Allergy Center, our preferred treatment method is a direct parathyroidectomy of the offending gland/s -- determined pre-operatively by your doctor.
Parathyroid Surgery – Parathyroidectomy
Parathyroidectomy is a surgical procedure that removes one or more of the four parathyroid glands. Learn more by watching here: