What Is the Normal Range for a PTH Blood Test?
The normal range for a parathyroid hormone (PTH) blood test is 14 to 65 pg/mL. To better understand what defines a normal range for a PTH blood test, let’s examine PTH testing in detail. Why Is a PTH Test Performed? A PTH test is used to measure the PTH level in...
With Hyperparathyroidism Comes Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is common in parathyroid disease patients. To understand why, let’s answer questions about the link between hyperparathyroidism (HPT) and osteoporosis. How Are Bones Made? The link between HPT and osteoporosis can be traced to how bones are made and...
Bones, Moans, Groans, and Stones: Why Hyperparathyroidism Is Often Misdiagnosed
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...
I Need Parathyroid Surgery—What’s Next?
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...
Can Hyperparathyroidism Be Cured Naturally?
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...
Dr. Larian Installs Intraoperative Parathyroid Ultrasound Probe in Operating Room
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...
Is Your Parathyroid Causing Kidney Stones?
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...
Does Hyperparathyroidism Cause Hair Loss?
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...
