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Hypoparathyroidism
The Parathyroid glands are located next to the thyroid glands, in the neck.
However, the thyroid glands and parathyroid glands have nothing to do with each
other.
The Parathyroid glands, (together with the intestines, kidneys and bones - under
the influence of Para Thyroid Hormone, PTH), control very precisely the level of
Calcium in the blood. Vitamin D is also required.
As usual, Hypo means low. Low levels of PTH lowers the levels of Calcium in the
blood, leading eventually to Hypocalcemia.
Calcium is used extensively in the body, including nerve conduction and muscle contraction.
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Author: Andy Collinson.
Although I don't have any medical qualifications,
as a sufferer of Diabetes, Deafness and Tinnitus caused by the A3243G mtDNA defect,
I do have a very keen interest in the subject.
Date Page Updated:
25 April 2005
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