The parathyroid glands are small glands in the neck that help regulate calcium. Hyperparathyroidism means they produce too much parathyroid hormone.
The parathyroid glands are small glands in the neck that help regulate calcium. They do this by producing parathyroid hormone, often shortened to PTH. In hyperparathyroidism, too much PTH changes calcium regulation. Primary disease beginning in a gland and secondary forms caused by another problem are different situations.
Blood tests for PTH and calcium and, in some cases, urine tests contribute to the assessment. One PTH or calcium value does not establish the cause or determine treatment. Clinicians interpret the pattern of results with the medical history and other findings.

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