Jun 18th, 2020 - Overview Parathyroid glands Open pop-up dialog box Close Parathyroid glands Parathyroid glands The parathyroid glands lie behind the thyroid. They produce parathyroid hormone, which plays a role in regulating your body's blood level of calcium and phosphorus. Hyperparathyroidism is when your parathyroid glands create too much parathyroid hormone in the bloodstream. These glands, located behind ...

Jun 18th, 2020 - Overview Parathyroid glands Open pop-up dialog box Close Parathyroid glands Parathyroid glands The parathyroid glands lie behind the thyroid. They produce parathyroid hormone, which plays a role in regulating your body's blood level of calcium and phosphorus. Hyperparathyroidism is when your parathyroid glands create too much parathyroid hormone in the bloodstream. These glands, located behind ...

Jun 18th, 2020 - Diagnosis Blood tests If blood test results show you have high calcium levels in your blood, your doctor will likely repeat the test to confirm the results after you haven't eaten for a period of time. Many conditions can raise calcium levels. But your doctor can diagnose hyperparathyroidism if blood tests show you also have high levels of parathyroid hormone. Additional diagnostic tests After ...

Jun 18th, 2020 - Overview Parathyroid glands Open pop-up dialog box Close Parathyroid glands Parathyroid glands The parathyroid glands lie behind the thyroid. They produce parathyroid hormone, which plays a role in regulating your body's blood level of calcium and phosphorus. Hyperparathyroidism is when your parathyroid glands create too much parathyroid hormone in the bloodstream. These glands, located behind ...