THYROID & Parathyroid

Thyroid Disorders

Our head & neck surgeons specialize in the evaluation, ultrasound, FNA biopsy and surgical management of the following thyroid disorders:

  • Thyroid nodules

  • Thyroid goiters

  • Thyroid cancer

  • Hyperthyroidism

  • Hypothyroidism

HyperParathyroidism

Hyperparathyroidism results when you have a high level of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in your body

PTH is responsible for regulating calcium levels

There are 3 different types of hyperparathyroidism but the most common type is primary hyperparathyroidism.

Primary hyperparathyroidism is diagnosed by lab values including an elevated PTH and calcium

Many patients with primary hyperparathyroidism are asymptomatic but potential symptoms and side effects of the disease include:

  • Osteoporosis

  • Kidney stones

  • Mental fog/fatigue

  • Muscle pain/weakness

  • Stomach pain

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There are two categories of
parathyroid disorders:

Hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism. The former results when you have an abnormally high level of production of parathyroid hormone (PTH) and the latter is the opposite: an abnormally low production of PTH.
They affect the body differently.

What are the symptoms of hyperparathyroidism?

  • Fragile bones

  • Kidney stones

  • Frequent need to urinate

  • Pain in the stomach area

  • Pain in bones and joints

  • Unexplained Illness

What are the symptoms of hypoparathyroidism?

  • Cramps or aching muscles

  • Tiredness, weakness, or fatigue

  • Painful menstrual cycles

  • Flaky, dry skin

  • Headaches

  • Muscle spasms

  • Unexplained hair loss