Understanding the Parathyroid Glands
The parathyroid glands are 4 pea-sized glands located behind the thyroid gland. Their main job is to keep the blood calcium in a certain range. Read on to learn more.
The parathyroid glands are 4 pea-sized glands located behind the thyroid gland. Their main job is to keep the blood calcium in a certain range. Read on to learn more.
Primary hyperparathyroidism is when there's too much parathyroid hormone in your blood. Read on to learn more about this condition.
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