Parathyroid hormone (PTH) regulates calcium levels in the body, but abnormal secretion can lead to osteoporosis. PTH therapy, using synthetic PTH, can prevent bone damage and increase bone mass. Side effects include muscle cramps and an increase in serum calcium levels. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is released when there are low levels of calcium in the […]
Parathyroid surgeons specialize in performing procedures on the four glands in the neck surrounding the thyroid glands. They receive specialized training and are recommended for surgery on these glands. Minimally invasive surgery is becoming more common, and patients should interview surgeons before the procedure. Parathyroid surgeons are surgeons who specialize in performing procedures on the […]
A parathyroid scan is a noninvasive medical screening used to evaluate patients for thyroid cancer. It involves an injection of radioactive contrast material and a series of images to highlight the overactive gland. The results are used to prepare a patient for surgery or other treatment options. Pregnant women should avoid the scan unless it […]
