Your parathyroid glands are four tiny glands in your neck that affect your body’s ability to regulate the amount of nutrients in your system. If these glands get damaged or begin to work improperly, it can affect your nutrient levels and lead to problems in your body. Two common nutrients that the parathyroid glands regulate […]
The 4 Different Types of Parathyroidectomy Operations
Not too long ago we published a blog that explained some of the reasons a person may need to undergo surgery on their parathyroid gland. Located behind your thyroid gland, these small glands regulate calcium levels in your body, and oftentimes they can malfunction due to the development of an abnormal growth or tumor in […]
The Basics of Parathyroid Gland Surgery
Parathyroid glands are nestled right behind your thyroid glands in your neck, and like its neighbor gland, the parathyroid is responsible for regulating certain mechanisms inside your body. Specifically, the parathyroid gland helps control the calcium levels in your blood. Just like your thyroid gland, if something goes wrong with your parathyroid, it can cause […]
Thyroid vs. Parathyroid Glands
The thyroid and parathyroid glands are located in the neck and are essential to the regulation of hormones in the body. In this article we are going to talk about thyroid and parathyroid glands – the difference between the two, the conditions that can impact both glands, and how to treat those conditions. Thyroid Gland […]
