Hyperparathyroidism is a disease where one or more of the small glands behind the thyroid (a gland in the neck) are working too hard. These four glands are called parathyroid glands, and they produce parathyroid (PTH) hormone. PTH regulates the amount of calcium in the blood. Calcium is important for strong bones and teeth, but it also helps muscles, nerves and other parts of the body function as they should.
The endocrine system is made up of organs called glands. These glands make and release hormones (chemical messengers) into the bloodstream.
Hormones regulate many functions in the body. These functions include the use and storage of energy, growth and development, reproduction, secondary sex characteristics (such as underarm and pubic hair), and the amount of fluid, salt and sugar in the blood.
The Adrenal Tumor and Disorder Program at Weill Cornell Medicine includes fellowship trained, compassionate surgeons who specialize in treating patients with Adrenal Tumors and Disorders. The adrenal glands are two small glands located above the kidneys — one on the left side of the body and one on the right. Glands are organs that make and release hormones.
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