Parathyroid is the name given to the lentil-sized gland around the thyroid gland that secretes parathyroid hormone. The level of the hormone secreted by this gland is inversely proportional to the amount of calcium in the blood. In this case, if the calcium content in the blood is low, parathyroid hormone is secreted a lot; if the calcium content is high, less hormone is secreted. The function of the parathyroid hormone is to separate calcium and phosphorus from the bones. With the help of vitamin D, it also increases the absorption of calcium by the intestines. While performing these functions, it also excretes phosphate in the urine.
General Surgery Specialist Bülent Çitgez, who continues his services in the Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery at Hamidiye Etfal Training-Research Hospital in Şişli, shares his expertise in parathyroid treatment and all the services he has performed in this field, including parathyroid surgery, on his website “bulentcitgez.com”.
What are Parathyroid Diseases?
Hyperparathyroidism draws attention as the most common parathyroid disease. It occurs due to the uncontrolled secretion of parathormone by one or more of these four glands in the body. This causes pressure on the bones and results in calcium being removed from the bones and released into the blood. As a result, the level of calcium in the blood gradually rises, causing the patient to experience bone pain. As a result, patients may feel tired. Kidney stones are also seen when blood calcium levels are high.
Amongparathyroid diseases, parathyroid cancer should not be forgotten. Although this type of cancer is very rare, it is difficult to treat.
The concept of parathyroid hyperplasia refers to a condition that occurs when the parathyroid glandsenlarge or benign tumors develop. The reason why patients with chronic renal failure often have hyperparathyroidism is that the glands enlarge and parathyroid hyperplasia occurs.
Dr. Bülent Çitgez, who successfully performs all kinds of parathyroid treatment applications in his hospital, also performs parathyroid surgery operations with great precision if necessary.
What are the Symptoms of Parathyroid?
Dr. Bülent Çitgez shares curiosities about parathyroid symptoms, parathyroid treatment and parathyroid surgery if necessary on his website “bulentcitgez.com”. When the symptoms are evaluated, it is seen that the reasons for patients to consult a doctor are usually high calcium and parathyroid hormone (hyperparathyroidism).
The main symptoms include constipation, changes in urinary habits, agitation and excessive thirst. In addition, impaired kidney function, rheumatic complaints and low phosphorus in the blood are also observed due to high calcium levels.
How is parathyroid treatment performed?
The wayparathyroid treatment is applied can be expressed as follows; blood values of parathyroid patients should be measured every six months and kidney function should also be evaluated. Doctors advise these patients not to take certain medications such as thiazide diuretics and lithium, which are drugs that increase blood calcium. However, since kidney function is also affected, patients are expected to drink plenty of water and avoid a sedentary lifestyle.
Among parathyroid diseases, it is also necessary to mention the treatment of parathyroid cancer, although it is rarely seen. Although this type of cancer is rarely encountered, it stands out with the difficulty of the treatment process. Therefore, in the event that a surgical operation is required and parathyroid surgery is needed, it is important to choose a specialist and experienced doctor in the field.
All types of thyroid cancer are treated surgically. Factors such as the nature, stage and prevalence of the cancer are effective in determining the type of surgery. If it is detected at earlier stages, it is easier to provide a solution and treatment, while in cases of progression and spread to the lymph nodes, the lymph nodes must also be removed.
General Surgery Specialist Bülent Çitgez, as he informs on his website “bulentcitgez.com”, successfully performs all kinds of parathyroid treatment and operations related to parathyroid surgery.
