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Learn about parathyroid hormone

Hyperparathyroidism

The primary disease of parathyroid glands is overactivity—too much parathyroid hormone is produced. This is called hyperparathyroidism.

Hypoparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism is the combination of symptoms due to inadequate parathyroid hormone production.  This is a very rare condition, and most commonly occurs because of damage to or removal of parathyroid glands at the time of parathyroid or thyroid surgery.   

Hyperparathyroidism Diagnosis and Treatment

Since parathyroids are glands of the endocrine system, we can detect disease in these glands by measuring the appropriateness of their hormone production. Diagnosing Hyperparathyroidism

Parathyroid Cancer

Parathyroid cancer is extremely rare.
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