Thyroid and Parathyroid Specialist
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
Practically everyone knows about the thyroid gland – it’s the gland we blame when we have too much energy, too little energy, trouble losing weight, trouble keeping weight off… but have you heard the term “parathyroid”? Many people haven’t. What is a parathyroid gland? Actually, there are four of them. The four parathyroids are located behind the thyroid, in your neck. Under … [Read more...] about Parathyroid Facts
About calcium balance The amount of calcium in the body and bloodstream is tightly regulated, as there can be serious consequences if the calcium levels fall too low or becomes too high. This homeostasis is controlled by hormones produced by the thyroid and parathyroid glands, with different hormones acting depending on whether the level of calcium is too high or too low … [Read more...] about Calcium balance
It can be somewhat confusing to understand the difference between the thyroid and parathyroid glands, especially if you are not an anatomy buff. These bodily structures do have a lot in common and plenty of similarities but perform different functions for the body. Both of these types of glands are part of the body’s endocrine system. This means that they are responsible for … [Read more...] about Different Roles of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
About the Parathyroid Glands Just about everyone you talk to is at least somewhat familiar with the thyroid gland and what it does. After all, we all want to stay fit with appropriate body weights for our heights and builds, so knowing about the gland that controls our metabolism is definitely of interest. Located just behind the thyroid, are a set of four glands that are … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Parathyroid Glands
The parathyroid glands in your body control the amount of circulating calcium. One in 500 people may develop a tumour that causes hyperparathyroidism, also known as parathyroid disease. This disease is destructive and causes high levels of calcium in the blood, which may lead to serious health issues or early death. Most patients can be cured by the removal of the … [Read more...] about Dealing Effectively with Parathyroid Disorders
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
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
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 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
