What is Parathyroid?

• The parathyroid glands are four small glands like the thyroid, located in the neck and close to the spine. These glands produce parathyroid hormone (PTH) that manages calcium levels and other minerals present in our blood.

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Hyperparathyroidism

What are the symptoms of Hyperparathyroidism?• The excess level of calcium in the blood refers to a medical condition known as hyperparathyroidism. This leads to the following medical conditions:

• Damage to the kidneys also holds more calcium than needed rather than delivering it in the urine. An excess amount of calcium in the kidneys may lead to kidney stones.

• Weak Bones condition happen when the PTH signals for more calcium in the blood cause the bones to discharge more calcium than usual. This makes the bones unhealthy, weak, and prone to breaking.

• Heightened Absorption is a condition where PTH makes the body consume more calcium than it requires from meals.

You may experience the following symptoms due to mentioned aboveconditions:

•Weak Muscles, Fatigue, or Joint’s pain•Depression and lack of concentration•Unusual dietary patterns•Vomiting and Nausea•Feeling puzzled and difficulty in remembering things•urination issue and constipation

Conditions like high blood pressure and osteoporosis are connected with highcalcium levels in the blood.

What are the risks of a Parathyroidectomy?

There are few risks involves with parathyroidectomy, suchas:

•Development of Scar Tissue. This could bring about a requirement for additional surgery.

•Permanent Low Level of calcium. It mainly relies on the body to permanently generate low calcium after removing one or more parathyroid glands after the parathyroid surgery. An individual might be prescribed to take calcium and vitamin D supplements to maintain the health equilibrium.

•Parathyroidectomy Injury or Damage to the nerve that controls the vocal cords, to the esophagus, or to the windpipe.

•Bleeding Issue. It is a rare condition that could result in uncontrollable bleeding.

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How to prepare for Parathyroidectomy?

Before parathyroidectomy, the doctor will prescribe a coupleof following tests:

Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, Blood Tests, Full body X-Rayexamination, urine tests, and bone density screening.Sestamibi scan for parathyroid disease, in this test a smallradiation amount is injected into the body.Prior to the surgery, the doctor will request you to stoptaking an aspirin a week prior to your parathyroid surgery.Take good sleep at night before your surgery day and don’teat or drink on the surgery day.

Recovery After Parathyroid Surgery and AfterParathyroid surgery care

Generally, after parathyroid surgery care is somewhatnegligible, the patient needs to clean and protect thesurgical incision on the neck. If you encounter any swellingand redness in the surgical region, please contact the doctorimmediately.

In many cases, the patient can get discharged after 24 hoursand you can resume your regular activities within threeweeks. The patient must adhere to the doctor’s diet plan,which may restrict your diet in terms of fluids and soft mealvarieties for some time.

After the parathyroid surgery, the patient should follow theappointment schedule fixed by the doctor to check theblood calcium levels. This test will help your doctor to checkthe remaining parathyroids are functioning properly.

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