The parathyroid is a small group of grain sized glands located at the rear of the thyroid. They have only one function and that is to produce calcium and phosphates at a very precise level for proper heart, nervous system and bone health. Parathyroid gland function has no similarities to the thyroid gland hosting it, but it has a great impact on how the thyroid works. The … [Read more...] about Proper Parathyroid Gland Function
Parathyroid Disorders
Your Parathyroid Gland and You
The thyroid gland, located at the front of your neck, is responsible for maintaining adequate metabolism by releasing appropriate amounts of a number of hormones. An overactive thyroid causes your metabolism to increase, which in turn causes heightened anxiety, unexpected weight loss and can also cause high blood pressure. On the other hand, an underactive thyroid can increase … [Read more...] about Your Parathyroid Gland and You
Osteoporosis and the Parathyroid Glands
The parathyroid glands are small glands located behind the larger thyroid gland in the neck. In the majority of people there are four parathyroid glands, however, some people may have additional or missing parathyroid glands. The parathyroid glands are important for maintaining adequate levels of blood calcium and phosphate for normal nervous system, muscle and bone … [Read more...] about Osteoporosis and the Parathyroid Glands
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism is a term used to describe increased activity in one or more of the parathyroid glands. The parathyroid glands are small glands located behind the thyroid gland which produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), a hormone which controls the level of calcium in the bloodstream. Increases in the levels of PTH circulating can have a number of consequences, such as … [Read more...] about Hyperparathyroidism
How Hyperparathyroidism Can Cause Osteoporosis
Hyperparathyroidism and osteoporosis Known as parathyroidism as well as hyperparathyroidism, this is a disease that experts explain: "…is a simple benign disease that will slowly destroy your body and take away the 'joy of life' …the good news is that hyperparathyroidism is typically very routine to cure!" Unfortunately, one of the things it will often do until it is … [Read more...] about How Hyperparathyroidism Can Cause Osteoporosis
Finding the Parathyroid Gland
Have you been diagnosed with parathyroid disease? Are you about to undergo parathyroid surgery to resolve an ongoing health problem? Are you unsure what “parathyroid” even means? Here’s a little bit of information that should get you off on the right foot and help you with finding out more about the parathyroid glands. Parathyroid Location - Finding the Parathyroid … [Read more...] about Finding the Parathyroid Gland
Information is Your First Defense Against Parathyroid Problems
Why knowing what to watch for is the first step It might be a funk. But it’s not just in your head. Unfortunately people may often attribute these symptoms to “getting old” or “being out of shape” or “emotional issues” like depression. Parathyroid problems often cause these non-specific symptoms. Fact is, if you’re experiencing a number of abnormal symptoms that you’ve … [Read more...] about Information is Your First Defense Against Parathyroid Problems
Parathyroid Problems: Know the Signs and Symptoms
The Symptoms Of Parathyroid Problems Find out more about the symptoms of parathyroid problems. The symptoms of parathyroid problems may be subtle. Initially there may be no symptoms at all. Sometimes its just a feeling that you have. But as hard as you fight it, any effort to reverse what’s going on is futile unless you’re able to broach it head-on. And the only way to do that … [Read more...] about Parathyroid Problems: Know the Signs and Symptoms
The Parathyroid Glands: What Do They Do?
The Parathyroid Glands The human body is complex and multi-faceted. Interworking parts spread throughout the body must all function in tandem for optimal health, growth and development. The glands in the body, small organs responsible for the production of hormones, are some of the most important structures within the human body. Of the glands in the human body, the … [Read more...] about The Parathyroid Glands: What Do They Do?
Learn More About Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease
Learn More About Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease Before a person can learn about thyroid and parathyroid disease, they must first have a firm knowledge of what the human thyroid is. The thyroid is a gland whose shape resembles that of a butterfly. It measures approximately 5cm in size, and it can be found in the front of the throat, just underneath one’s voice box. It is just … [Read more...] about Learn More About Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease
