by Babak Larian | Parathyroid If your doctor is concerned that you have high calcium in your blood, you may feel confused. After all, many people — especially women — are encouraged to get more calcium, often through supplements. So how can high calcium levels in the blood suddenly be a problem? The answer lies in how your body regulates calcium, not how… Continue reading High Calcium in Your Blood: Could Your Parathyroid Be to Blame?
by Babak Larian | Parathyroid Parathyroid disease is more common and more debilitating than most people realize. Yet it often goes undiagnosed for years, leaving people to live with vague but life-limiting parathyroid disease symptoms, like fatigue, brain fog, or bone pain, with no clear explanation or effective treatment plan. Some are told it’s just part of aging. Others are… Continue reading Parathyroid Disease Explained: From Diagnosis to Life-Changing Treatment
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid You haven’t felt like yourself for ages. You feel so drained, and the brain fog just won’t clear. Your lab work seems fine; you may have been told it was fine. Perhaps slightly elevated calcium levels, but how bad could that be, right? It’s been a long and frustrating road to a hyperparathyroidism… Continue reading What Are the Signs That Parathyroid Surgery Is Needed?
by Babak Larian | Parathyroid Hyperparathyroidism and diabetes are two conditions that can significantly affect daily well-being and overall quality of life. While many patients suffer from either disease, a notable overlap exists between the two. Does hyperparathyroidism cause diabetes, or vice versa? What changes occur in diabetes management after treating hyperparathyroidism? Ongoing research continues to explore these questions, but… Continue reading Hyperparathyroidism and Diabetes
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid Hyperparathyroidism is a challenging disease to diagnose due to its vague symptoms. Doctors often look at bone and joint pain and cognitive issues when considering hyperparathyroidism. However, many patients also experience gastrointestinal symptoms. If hyperparathyroidism is the cause, surgical treatment often improves or reverses the digestive problems and other symptoms.
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid Because the parathyroid glands are located in the neck, any physician treating parathyroid problems must thoroughly understand the anatomy of the neck and throat. At the CENTER for Advanced Parathyroid Surgery in Los Angeles, we specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions of this complex part of the body. We find it helpful for our patients to understand the parts… Continue reading An In-Depth Look at the Anatomy of the Throat and Neck
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