Tag: Hyperparathyroidism
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HEALTH MATTERS 2/18: Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Tiny Gland Can Cause Big Problems
By Omodele Hogan, MD The four tiny parathyroid glands located at the base of your neck behind your thyroid may be small in size, but they make up for it in function. Their sole purpose is to regulate the calcium levels in your bloodstream, which affects your bones, kidneys and intestines. And when one or…