The Parathyroid glands are small glands located in the neck behind the thyroid. These four glands are part of the endocrine system and are similar to the shape and size of a grain of rice. Healthy glands are a mustard yellow color. The parathyroid glands secrete a hormone known as parathormone, which controls the concentration of calcium (calcium ion) and phosphorus (phosphate) in the blood. The proper balance of these two keep the nervous system and muscular systems functioning normally.

Parathyroid Problems

Hyperparathyroidism is the most common disease of the parathyroid. This is when one or more of the glands continues to produce parathyroid hormone regardless of the level of calcium levels in the bloodstream. The most common cause of this condition occurs when a benign tumor has developed in one of the parathyroid glands. This enlargement of one parathyroid gland is called a "Parathyroid Adenoma". Rarely, more than one or even all four parathyroid glands are enlarged. The symptoms associated with primary hyperthyroidism are:

• Fatigue
• Bone pain
• Kidney stones
• Osteoporosis
• Diffuse abdominal pain and complaints
• Depression
  

Treatment

Minimally Invasive Radioguided Parathyroid (MIRP) Surgery is the preferred method for treating parathyroid disease. MIRP Parathyroid Surgery has the highest cure rate and is the least invasive of all parathyroid operations. There is minimal pain, a much smaller incision (as small as 1 inch), same day surgery, and a quick return to normal activities.

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