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Hyperparathyroidism : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Increased Growth Hormone Secretion

Causes Overview Articles

Hyperparathyroidism
The parathyroid glands are located in the neck, near or attached to the back side of the thyroid gland. They produce parathyroid hormone, which controls calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D levels within the blood and bone. When calcium levels are t...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 11, 2006
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid glands are four pea-sized glands located just behind the thyroid gland in the front of the neck. The function of parathyroid glands is to produce a hormone called parathyroid hormone (parathormone), which helps regulate calcium and pho...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism is the overproduction by the parathyroid glands of a hormone called parathyroid hormone (parathormone). Parathyroid glands are four pea-sized glands located just behind the thyroid gland in the front of the neck. Parathyroid ho...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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