by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
Whenever a patient comes to Dr. Larian for the examination and treatment of a parathyroid tumor, they often seek medical attention because they noticed certain symptoms that were bothering them. Though symptoms of parathyroid tumors can mimic other disorders, it’s...
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
Undergoing parathyroid surgery or minimally invasive parathyroid surgery comes with many questions. Who will perform my surgery? What are the risks? When will I be able to continue with my daily routines? While these are some of the more common questions relating to...
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
Thanks to recent advancements in technology and science, the minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) has the highest cure rate of all parathyroid operations. However, keep in mind that the exact numbers depend on your surgeon and his/her experience. In fact, there...
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
Above all else, Dr. Larian values the bond he has with his patients. He firmly believes that there is more to it than just prescribing medications and performing surgery. In his opinion, the most important thing is to earn the trust of his patients. This allows Dr....
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
While the parathyroid glands are located right next to the familiar sounding thyroid gland, they have no related function. The thyroid gland regulates the body’s metabolism, while parathyroid glands regulate calcium levels. The sole purpose of the parathyroid...
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
While less than 5% of people with parathyroid disease claim they do not have symptoms and feel fine when the initial diagnosis is made, close to 100% of parathyroid patient will actually say they feel better after the parathyroid problem has been cured. This obviously...
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
According to a recent report, older individuals with low serum vitamin D and high blood levels of parathyroid hormone may have a higher risk for depression. Researchers from VU University Medical Center and Vrije University of Amsterdam recently published a...
by Dr. Babak Larian | Parathyroid
The role of healthy parathyroid glands is to monitor blood calcium levels and produce parathyroid hormone, which will keep those levels stable. When calcium levels fall or increase, parathyroid hormone should signal the bones to release more, or less, calcium into the...
by Dr. Babak Larian | Uncategorized
Q: Where are the parathyroid glands located? A: There are four of them, and they are located at the back of the thyroid Q: What purpose do the parathyroid glands serve? A: They are responsible for the regulation of calcium in the bloodstream. They control the calcium...
