The parathyroid glands are four small endocrine glands located behind the H-shaped thyroid in the throat. Managing blood levels of calcium, phosphorus, and Vitamin D, these little structures may work overtime, causing too much calcium to circulate throughout the body. Sometimes, as a result, surgery Read More
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Why would my endocrinologist recommend thyroid removal surgery?
The H-shaped thyroid gland located just below your larynx is indispensable for human growth and development. The thyroid gland utilizes iodine from dietary sources to produce triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), two essential hormones which regulate your metabolism, menstrual cycle, weight, Read More