Parathyroid cancer is a very rare type of cancer that starts in the parathyroid gland. It can cause hyperparathyroidism, which can result in high calcium levels in the blood. The most common treatment ...

Your parathyroid glands are four tiny glands located at the four corners of your thyroid gland. They are about the size of a pea and produce hormones to regulate the calcium levels in your blood and ...

The major signs and symptoms of hypoparathyroidism (hypoPT) arise as a consequence of hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypercalciuria and renal insufficiency. Hypocalcemia is associated with ...

Hypoparathyroidism (hypoPT) is an uncommon condition that happens when your body doesn’t make enough parathyroid hormone (PTH) or the blood levels of PTH are undetectable. How Do You Know If You Have ...

Hyperparathyroidism can cause unusually high calcium levels in the blood. This can lead to back pain when there is damage to the kidneys or bones. It can also cause muscle pain. Share on Pinterest ...

Background A 54-year-old man presented to the emergency department of his local hospital with a 1-year history of fatigue, weight loss, and constipation. He had abused alcohol for many years, and his ...