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| Thyroid/Parathyroid Parathyroid Disorders - Thyroid Disorders Our board certified
surgeons provide comprehensive evaluations and treatment of all head and
neck diseases including parathyroid and The parathyroid glands are located in the neck frequently attached to the thyroid gland. They are partially responsible for controlling the level of calcium in the bloodstream, bones and muscles. Many times these glands malfunction and require either medical or surgical treatment. If the Calcium level in your blood is too high symptoms such as tiredness, muscle aches, nausea, and mood changes can occur. A simple blood test is all that is required to diagnose parathyroid disease. The thyroid gland is located in the front
of the neck just below the voice box (Adam’s apple). Its purpose is to
make thyroid hormone which controls the body’s metabolism. Lumps can
arise in the thyroid necessitating medical evaluation. Our physicians
are specialists in evaluating and treating such thyroid problems. Such
evaluation may include blood tests, needle aspiration, ultrasound,
iodine scan and sometimes surgery. |
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