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Removing the parathyroid glands will lead to a decrease in the blood level of calcium leading different levels of tetanus.
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What risks are associated with thyroidectomy?
Nerve damage is more apt to occur in people who have large goiters or cancerous tumors. Hypoparathyroidism (underfunctioning of the parathyroid glands) can occur if the parathyroid glands are injured or removed
Why would someone get Hypoparathyroidism after a thyroidectomy?
This can occur if the parathyroid glands are injured or removed at the time of the thyroidectomy.
How is advanced hyperparathyroidism cured?
Patients with more advanced hyperparathyroidism will usually have all or half of the affected parathyroid gland or glands surgically removed
What is the condition known as hypoparathyroidism?
Occasionally, too much parathyroid tissue is removed, and a person may develop hypoparathyroidism (under-functioning of the parathyroid glands).
What are the four glands attached to the thyroid gland?
The four glands known as Parathyroid glands are attached to the thyroid gland.
Where is the parathyroid glan?
Parathyroid glands are dipped in back in thyroid gland.There are four glands.
What is a parathyroid gland?
The parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone. Humans have four parathyroid glands, which are usually located behind the thyroid gland. Parathyroid glands control the amount of calcium in the blood and within the bones. The parathyroid gland also regulates the metabolism of both calcium and phosphorus.
What has the author Hubert Richardson written?
Hubert Richardson has written: 'The thyroid and parathyroid glands' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Parathyroid glands, Thyroid gland 'The thyroid and parathyroid glands' -- subject(s): Thyroid Gland, Parathyroid Glands, thyroidology
What small glands that are embedded within another gland?
The parathyroid glands are on the thyroid.
What is considered a successful parathyroidectomy?
The surgery progresses normally if the diseased parathyroid glands are located and removed from the neck region.
What steps are taken after a parathyroid gland is confirmed to be diseased?
The diseased glands are then removed, and the incision is closed and covered with a dressing.
What to do if you have parathyroid glands?
Everyone has parathyroid glands... 4 of them. If you have a problem with them they can be removed or controlled by chemicals... symptoms include muscle weakness and an elevated level of blood calcium.
