Parathyroid symptoms result from problems caused by the parathyroid glands. There are four small parathyroid glands located on the rear surface of the thyroid gland. These small glands do not get the attention that the thyroid gland gets, but parathyroid problems are fairly common. In fact around 1 in 2,000 people has overactive parathyroid function, also known as … [Read more...] about Parathyroid Symptoms
Parathyroid Disorders
Common Parathyroid Symptoms
Parathyroid symptoms were first described in 1925. Since then the symptoms resulting from parathyroid disease has been nicknamed "moans, groans, stones, and bones...with psychic overtones". Sometimes, benign growths called adenomas appear on one or more the parathyroid glands. Adenomas cause the parathyroid gland to make more parathyroid hormone than the body needs, a … [Read more...] about Common Parathyroid Symptoms
How the Parathyroid Glands Work
How the Parathyroid Glands Work The parathyroid glands are a very interesting organ. They have a very important job all their own, but are often overshadowed by the gland where they call home, the thyroid. On the back of the thyroid gland are four very small parathyroid glands the size of a grain of rice. Each one is positioned at the top and bottom of the rear of the … [Read more...] about How the Parathyroid Glands Work
How to Identify Parathyroid Gland Disorders
How to Identify Parathyroid Gland Disorders Individuals with parathyroid gland disorders may not exhibit any symptoms at all or symptoms will be subtle enough that the problem will go undetected. However, some people with more severe cases of these types of disorders do experience noticeable symptoms. If you believe that you may suffer from hyperparathyroidism, it is … [Read more...] about How to Identify Parathyroid Gland Disorders
Calcium Imbalances Caused by Parathyroid Disorders
Calcium imbalances and parathyroid disorders - parathyroid hormone Your body relies on its parathyroid glands in order to maintain the proper balance of calcium and phosphorous. These glands maintain this balance through the secretion of the parathyroid hormone (PTH). Hyperparathyroidism In some cases, the parathyroid glands overproduce PTH (hyperparathyroidism) causing the … [Read more...] about Calcium Imbalances Caused by Parathyroid Disorders