Learn how the parathyroid glands work, what happens when they malfunction, and what to know about parathyroid disease from Dr. Babak Larian.
The parathyroid glands are four of the lesser-known glands in the human body. With symptoms of parathyroid problems often being misdiagnosed, many people living with a parathyroid problem may not even know it! Babak Larian, MD, FACS, Director of the CENTER for Advanced Parathyroid Surgery, is here to help you understand the parathyroid glands and… Continue reading You Might Have A Parathyroid Problem If…
Did you know that the term “ectopic” simply means “in an abnormal position”? By definition, ectopic parathyroid glands are parathyroid glands that are not located in the standard position in the body. Babak Larian, MD, FACS, parathyroid expert in Los Angeles, sees patients with ectopic parathyroid glands fairly regularly, with the condition being present in about… Continue reading What Are Ectopic Parathyroid Glands?
Though it’s been known for quite some time that hyperparathyroidism affects woman at a 3:1 ratio, new studies suggest that the group at the highest risk of developing the condition is African American woman over the age of 50. In a new study published by the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, the effects of… Continue reading New Research Suggests African American Woman At Greatest Risk For Developing Hyperparathyroidism
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 glands is to control calcium within the blood in a very tight range. In doing so, the… Continue reading Understanding The Parathyroid Function
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 level by affecting a variety of organs including… Continue reading Parathyroid Q & A
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