Parathyroid Surgery in Delhi: When Four Tiny Glands Cause Big Problems
Kidney stones, weak bones, constant tiredness, and low mood seem unrelated. Yet one small cause can link them all: an overactive parathyroid gland. Each of your four parathyroid glands is about the size of a grain of rice, but together they control your blood calcium. In this guide, Dr. Aloy Mukherjee , a Consultant Surgeon at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in Jasola, Delhi, explains how these glands work and when parathyroid surgery in Delhi may be advised. What Do the Parathyroid Glands Do? The four glands sit behind your thyroid in the neck. They release parathyroid hormone (PTH), which keeps calcium in your blood at a healthy level. Calcium keeps your bones strong and your nerves and muscles working. What Is Hyperparathyroidism? In primary hyperparathyroidism, one or more glands make too much PTH. Most often, a single benign growth (adenoma) causes this. Excess PTH pushes calcium too high in your blood, pulls calcium out of your bones, and strains your kidneys. Symptoms: ...