He told me, ‘We will get you better.’ That’s what you want to hear when you’re having a procedure.” Dr. Weber, who has ...

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 ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Most people have heard of the thyroid gland but you may not be as familiar with the parathyroid glands that are hard at work controlling your body’s calcium levels. When they’re not ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: After dealing with hyperparathyroidism for over a decade, I became an administrator of a support group for the disease. Many of our members have difficulties getting a diagnosis and a ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: After dealing with hyperparathyroidism for over a decade, I became an administrator of a support group for the disease. Many of our members have difficulties getting a diagnosis and a ...

Some people with hyperparathyroidism may notice weight gain or weight loss. These changes may occur due to factors like underlying medical conditions or appetite changes. Hyperparathyroidism is ...

Q: After a routine blood test my doctor called and said that I have higher than normal levels of calcium in my blood. He wants me to come back for another appointment to test for something called ...

Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism are at risk for long-term cardiometabolic complications, which may be partially mitigated by parathyroidectomy.

Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD Endocrine disorders happen when hormone levels are too high or too low. Fatigue and mood ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach: After dealing with hyperparathyroidism for over a decade, I became an administrator of a support group for the ...