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Treatment for a Parathyroid Adenoma with Parathyroidectomy

June 14, 2017 By @ThyroidClinic

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Treatment for a Parathyroid Adenoma with Parathyroidectomy You can ask any medical authority about the condition known as parathyroid disease or hyperparathyroidism (they are usually one and the same), and what you will discover is that most would recommend the removal of the affected parathyroid gland. The human body has four of these glands located behind the thyroid gland. … [Read more...] about Treatment for a Parathyroid Adenoma with Parathyroidectomy

Symptoms of Hyperparathyroidism

July 29, 2016 By @ThyroidClinic

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By Ashleigh Elkins The parathyroid glands are four small, pea-sized glands that are located behind the larger, butterfly-shaped thyroid gland. The parathyroid glands are named for their location. There are two superior thyroid glands, which are found behind the top part of the thyroid lobes; one behind the right thyroid lobe and one behind the left thyroid lobe. There are … [Read more...] about Symptoms of Hyperparathyroidism

What Your Parathyroid Surgeon Has Planned

August 11, 2015 By @ThyroidClinic

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Do you have a parathyroid disorder? Are you considering surgery? Are you wondering what your parathyroid surgeon will put you through? Here’s a little information to answer some of your questions and get you started. Firstly, what are the parathyroids? They’re four small glands attached to the back of the thyroid gland, which itself is located between the collarbone and the … [Read more...] about What Your Parathyroid Surgeon Has Planned

Risks and potential complications of parathyroidectomy

November 6, 2014 By @ThyroidClinic

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Everyone who needs surgery wants to know all the possible outcomes. You may have spoken with your doctor, and you already have some idea of what to expect from your parathyroidectomy. However, it is common for individuals to listen to horror stories or Google scenarios. What is important to note is that “worst case scenarios” are also “rare.” Below are some scenarios that you … [Read more...] about Risks and potential complications of parathyroidectomy

Is It Time for Parathyroid Surgery

October 28, 2014 By @ThyroidClinic

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Time for Parathyroid Surgery Although the parathyroid glands are located on the thyroid gland, they actually produce very different hormones that control very different functions in the body. While the thyroid gland controls the body’s metabolism, the parathyroid glands control the exchange of calcium between the blood and the bones. To function, your body needs calcium … [Read more...] about Is It Time for Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid Operation

August 12, 2013 By @ThyroidClinic

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Information About Parathyroid Operations Find out more about what's involved with a parathyroid operation. Parathyroid operations are commonly needed and safe procedures. Are you suffering from a parathyroid condition? Are you looking at a parathyroid operation? Are you unsure what the parathyroid glands even are? Well, rest assured, lots of people have been where you are and … [Read more...] about Parathyroid Operation

Learning about Parathyroid Surgery

June 10, 2013 By @ThyroidClinic

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Learning about Parathyroid Surgery What is parathyroid surgery and why is it a treatment option for you? If you’re suffering from parathyroid disease and you’re considering parathyroid surgery, it’s important to gather all the information you can. First, what are the parathyroid glands? These organs, about the size of a single grain of rice, are attached to the back of your … [Read more...] about Learning about Parathyroid Surgery

How Parathyroid Surgery Is Performed

May 27, 2013 By @ThyroidClinic

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How Surgery of the Parathyroid Is Performed Parathyroid surgery is a safe and commonly performed procedure. While the idea of having a surgeon open your neck might seem frightening,  parathyroid surgery  is nowhere near as scary as it sounds. This type of surgery, which is also commonly referred to as a parathyroidectomy, is a medical procedure in which a surgeon will remove … [Read more...] about How Parathyroid Surgery Is Performed

Curing Parathyroid Disease with Minimally Invasive Parathyroid Surgery

November 30, 2012 By admin

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About minimally invasive Parathyroid Surgery Parathyroid disease, or hyperparathyroidism, can be cured with minimally invasive parathyroid surgery. Since the disease results in overproduction of hormones, the goal is to remove the source of the problem. During Parathyroid gland surgery, the normal parathyroid glands are left intact while the glands that are overproducing … [Read more...] about Curing Parathyroid Disease with Minimally Invasive Parathyroid Surgery

Minimally Invasive Parathyroid Surgery

April 27, 2012 By admin

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The parathyroid glands The parathyroid glands are located in the lower part of the neck on either side of the thyroid gland The parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormone (PTH) which acts to raise the level of calcium in the blood Bone cells are very sensitive to PTH and respond by releasing calcium If the parathyroid glands are overactive and produce too much … [Read more...] about Minimally Invasive Parathyroid Surgery

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