*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue • Recently my doctor referred me to an ENT doctor because my calcium was elevated and so was my parathyroid ...

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Three weeks ago, I had a comprehensive exam. I am a 53-year-old man and in good health. I have no complaints. I am quite active. Nothing was found on the exam. My lab tests were good ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: Recently my doctor referred me to an ENT doctor because my calcium was elevated and so was my parathyroid hormone. The ENT doctor ordered a 24-hour urine test and found elevated ...

Q: My sister developed low calcium levels after having thyroid surgery for thyroid cancer. Does the thyroid gland control calcium levels? A: Although the thyroid gland (which produces thyroid hormone) ...

October 20, 2009 (Chicago, Illinois) — Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism can go home immediately after successful parathyroidectomy, provided that they receive postoperative supplemental oral ...

The thyroid gland located in your neck produces the t3 and t4 hormones which help in the metabolism. There are chances that your thyroid gland may not function abnormally and at such times it would be ...

Hypercalcemia is a condition in which calcium levels in the blood rises above than normal. This accounts for more than necessary amount of calcium in your blood which can actually weaken your bones.