Diseases of the parathyroid glands - hyperparathyroidism
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Wed 5 OctWhen hyperparathyroidism is present too much parathyroid hormone (PTH) is produced leading to rising blood calcium levels and low blood phosphate levels.
Diseases of the parathyroid glands – hypoparathyroidism
Dr Mark Vanderpump on Tue 27 SepSituated in the neck behind the thyroid the 4 parathyroid glands – which are the size of a rice grain - produce parathyroid hormone (PTH) which plays a significant part in maintaining the correct levels of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D within the body.