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PARATHYROIDECTOMY: Description, Healing Stages, Post-Procedure Side Effects, Care Options for Recovery, and Tips to Minimize Downtime

Parathyroidectomy

Parathyroidectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove one or more of the parathyroid glands, which are located in the neck near the thyroid gland. This surgery is commonly required to treat hyperparathyroidism, a condition where overactive parathyroid glands produce excessive amounts of parathyroid hormone (PTH), leading to imbalances in calcium levels. While this procedure […]