Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease

Thyroid

Your thyroid gland is one of the endocrine glands that make hormones to regulate physiological functions in your body. The thyroid gland manufactures thyroid hormone, which regulates the rate at which your body carries on its necessary functions. When your thyroid is healthy, your metabolism stays at a steady pace, not too fast or too slow. A healthy thyroid keeps your body working right and keeps you feeling good.

Read more about the thyroid gland and its diseases:

What is Your Thyroid Gland?
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Treatment

Parathyroid

The parathyroid is a small gland that migrates into the central neck in close proximity to the thyroid. It can also be found in the mediastinum (thymus gland) or within the thyroid itself. The parathyroid regulates the absorption of calcium by the GI tract, the turn over of calcium in the bone, and the excretion by the kidneys.

Read about :

The Parathyroid Gland: Disease, Diagnosis and Treatment.