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What Is the Link Between Weight Gain and HPT?

Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) may be related to weight gain or loss. To understand why, let’s examine some of the key questions surrounding this topic. What Is the Link Between Weight Gain and HPT? Research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &...

What To Expect: Parathyroid Surgery Recovery

by Jessica | Parathyroid

Parathyroid surgery can be stressful, particularly for patients who are unsure about what happens after treatment. Fortunately, experienced board-certified head and neck surgeon Dr. Babak Larian of the CENTER for Advanced Parathyroid Surgery in Los Angeles is...

Are Hyperparathyroidism and Hypothyroidism Related?

by Jessica | Uncategorized

Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) and hypothyroidism may sound similar, but there are many differences between these medical conditions. Now, let’s examine HPT and hypothyroidism, their differences, and how both conditions are diagnosed and treated. What Are...

Can Too Much Vitamin D Cause Hypercalcemia?

by Jessica | Uncategorized

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally found in fatty fish, beef liver, cheese, and other foods and available as a dietary supplement. The vitamin is also delivered to the skin via natural sunlight. The body uses vitamin D to promote calcium absorption...

Common Symptoms of Hyperparathyroidism

by Jessica | Parathyroid

Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) occurs due to an overactive parathyroid gland. In this instance, an individual can experience a wide range of physical symptoms that range from mild to severe. Read more about the symptoms of Hyperparathyroidism in the infographic below....

Hyperparathyroidism and Polyuria (Frequent Urination): Here’s What You Need to Know

by Jessica | Parathyroid

Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) and polyuria can occur in conjunction with each other. Yet, with help from parathyroid gland surgeon Dr. Babak Larian of the CENTER for Advanced Parathyroid Surgery in Los Angeles, a patient can treat both conditions at the same time. Dr....

Is There a Connection Between Hyperparathyroidism and Cancer?

by Jessica | Parathyroid

Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) is a medical condition in which one or more of the parathyroid glands responsible for calcium regulation in the blood becomes enlarged, begins to produce extra amounts of parathyroid hormone (PTH), and increases the level of calcium in the...

How to Recover and Treat Your Scar from Parathyroid Surgery

by Jessica | Parathyroid

Parathyroid surgery is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (HPT). While there are many important factors to consider before deciding to have a surgical treatment, a potential scar shouldn’t be the main decider. While parathyroid surgery can leave a scar, a smooth...

Issues That a Loss in Bone Density Can Cause

by Jessica | Parathyroid

Bone density loss is commonly associated with osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle. It can lead to a number of issues, the most obvious being bone fractures. People dealing with this issue are more susceptible to fractured hip and spine...

Can the Parathyroid Cause Kidney Failure?

by Jessica | Parathyroid

Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) is a condition that causes one or more parathyroid glands to produce an excess amount of parathyroid hormone (PTH). This disrupts the blood calcium level in the body and can lead to kidney failure. To understand the correlation between...

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