Parathyroid glands are small glands of the endocrine system placed in the neck behind thyroid. The glands control the amount of calcium in blood. When level of calcium is low in the blood, they release parathyroid hormone (PTH) that helps and maintains the right balance of calcium and phosphorus in the human body. Overproduction or inadequate production of PTH can lead to severe complications

If parathyroid gland can become overactive and produces too much parathyroid hormone, you have hyperparathyroidism. Hyperparathyroidism happens when a benign tumor or non-cancer, called adenoma forms on one of the parathyroid glands and becomes overactive. Sometimes hyperparathyroidism may be caused by parathyroid cancer but it is seldom.

And, if you don’t have adequate parathyroid hormone, you have hypoparathyroidism that leads to decreased blood levels of calcium and increased level of blood phosphorus which is known as hyperphosphatemia.

Symptoms of parathyroid diseases

Here are few possible signs and symptoms of parathyroid disorders.

Hyperparathyroidism

• Muscle pain

• Fragile bones which easily fracture

• Excessive urination

• Bone and joint pains

• Nausea, vomiting or loss of appetite

• Abdominal pain

• Constipation

• Weakness and fatigue

Hypoparathyroidism

• Tingling or burning in your toes, lips and fingertips

• Depression or mood swings

• Numbness

• Muscle weakness

• Muscle contraction

• Memory problems

• Headaches

• Patchy hair loss

• Fatigue or weakness

If you notice these signs and symptoms, you should consult parathyroid surgeon in Dallas who will diagnose parathyroid disorders and remove parathyroid gland through surgery.

Surgery is the only way to operate parathyroid disorder like hyperparathyroidism. No medicine can completely cure parathyroid ailment. To detect the disease your doctor may recommend various tests like:

• Physical exam and medical history of the patient

• Blood chemistry studies

• CT scan

• Parathyroid hormone test

• Sestamibi scan

• Ultra sound exam

• SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Scan)

• Angiogram

• Venous sampling

Types of parathyroid gland removal surgeries

There are different types of parathyroid surgeries in Dallas which are performed by a surgeon.

Radio-Guided Parathyroidectomy

In this, doctor uses a gamma probe to make incision on the location of the abnormal parathyroid tissue.

Video-Assisted Parathyroidectomy

Also known as minimally invasive video-assisted parathyroidectomy or endoscopic parathyroidectomy, it is a video-assisted surgery which is used by an expert through small incisions in the middle or side of the neck.

Endoscopic Parathyroidectomy

In this, surgeon makes two or three small incisions in the neck and near the breastbone. This surgical procedure minimizes visible scarring.

As per your health condition, parathyroid surgeon will advise you one of the above surgeries.

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