Parathyroid Education Course
Learn about Parathryoid Disease through this series of videos created by Dr. Boone and where she talks through Parathyroid Disease topics and answers questions from patients.
Learn about Parathryoid Disease through this series of videos created by Dr. Boone and where she talks through Parathyroid Disease topics and answers questions from patients.
For more videos and discussion you can also visit the YouTube Channel or the Southwest Parathyroid Center Facebook Group Page.
In this introduction Dr. Boone explains the basics of the parathyroids and answers your questions.
High blood calcium levels typically indicate Primary Hyperparathyroidism. Primary hyperparathyroidism is most often caused by a benign tumor in the parathyroid glands. It can cause problems throughout the body and significantly impair quality of life.
Parathyroid disease is usually characterized by abnormal calcium levels. But what exactly is normal? The range given on your lab result sheet may be wrong! You have to look at your results and confirm that the calcium is in a true normal range. For adults over 40, that is in the 9.3 to 10.0 mg/dl range (2.3 to 2.5 mmol/L range).
Dr. Boone explains why our parathyroid glands are so important. Calcium is essential for your brain, nervous system, cell signaling, and blood clotting. The parathyroid glands are tiny glands in the neck that keep calcium tightly regulated.