Parathyroid
Parathyroid glands are small glands located in the neck behind the thyroid. They control calcium levels within the blood and bones.
Below are diseases & conditions associated with the parathyroid.
| Vitamin D Deficiency |
Disorder caused by insufficient amounts of vitamin D in the body, which leads to softening and weakening of the bones. |
| Osteomalacia |
A disease that weakens bones caused by insufficient amounts of vitamin D or because of a digestive or kidney disorder. |
| Osteoporosis |
A disease which causes causes bones to weaken and increases the risk of bone fractures. |
| Hyperparathyroidism |
Condition in which the body produces excess parathyroid hormone. |
| Hypercalcemia |
Condition caused by high levels of calcium in the blood. |
| Hypoparathyroidism |
Condition in which the body produces low levels of parathyroid hormone. |
| Hypocalcemia |
Condition in which there exist low levels of calcium in the blood. |
| Parathyroid Cancer |
Cancer associated with extremely high parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels. |