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A parathyroid localization scan can be used to identify a defective parathyroid gland. The scan can play a vital role in the planning and surgical treatment of hyperparathyroidism (HPT).   Localization studies are purely used for locating the abnormal gland or glands, and not to diagnose hyperparathyroidism. What Is a Parathyroid Gland Scan? Localization scans can… Continue reading What Is a Parathyroid Localization Scan?

Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) can present itself in many ways. Common symptoms of HPT include bone fractures, gastrointestinal issues, and brain fog. HPT patients can experience skin problems, too. Hyperparathyroidism and Itchy Skin: Here’s What You Need to Know HPT has been linked to vitamin D deficiency. The exact correlation between HPT and a vitamin D deficiency… Continue reading Can Hyperparathyroidism Cause Skin Problems?

Parathyroid Gland Function Parathyroid glands try to tightly control the level of calcium in the bloodstream.  They do this by looking at the level of calcium (Ca2+) in the blood stream; if the level is too low they produce PTH, and if the level is too high they stop producing PTH. So calcium has a… Continue reading Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism

Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) can cause physical and emotional symptoms that can look virtually identical to those associated with many other medical conditions. Thanks to advanced testing, HPT symptoms can be diagnosed and treated faster and more effectively than ever before. How Is HPT Diagnosed? Initially, doctors would look for four symptoms to diagnose HPT: Bone fractures… Continue reading Bones, Moans, Groans, and Stones: Why Hyperparathyroidism Is Often Misdiagnosed

Parathyroid gland surgery can seem scary and feel intimidating, but help is available. At the CENTER for Advanced Parathyroid Surgery in Los Angeles, Babak Larian, MD, FACS, provides patients with the best parathyroid treatments. To determine which treatment is appropriate for a patient, Dr. Larian evaluates his patient and their symptoms. If Dr. Larian views… Continue reading I Need Parathyroid Surgery—What’s Next?

Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) cannot be cured naturally. This is because HPT can be attributed to a set of genetic mutations that results in the abnormal parathyroid gland thinking that a higher calcium level is appropriate for the body (almost like changing the thermostat on your air conditioning). There are multiple genetic changes that have to happen… Continue reading Can Hyperparathyroidism Be Cured Naturally?

Dr. Babak Larian of the CENTER for Advanced Parathyroid Surgery in Los Angeles is committed to providing his patients with the best care possible. As part of this commitment, Dr. Larian is proud to announce that he has installed the Hockey Stick 8809 intraoperative parathyroid ultrasound probe in his operating room, so he can further… Continue reading Dr. Larian Installs Intraoperative Parathyroid Ultrasound Probe in Operating Room

A faulty parathyroid gland can inadvertently contribute to development of calcium nephrolithiasis, aka kidney stones. This issue has both very simple and very complicated reasons. Let’s start with the simple reason first: Can the Parathyroid Cause Kidney Stones? On their own, the parathyroid glands won’t cause kidney stones. But, if one or more of the… Continue reading Is Your Parathyroid Causing Kidney Stones?

Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) can cause hair loss, among other symptoms. To understand why hair loss can occur in combination with HPT, let’s examine the topic in detail. What Is the Link Between Parathyroid Disease and Hair Loss? Studies show hair loss in HPT patients is rare; but, there is a “significant prevalence” of hair loss in… Continue reading Does Hyperparathyroidism Cause Hair Loss?