Thyroid

• The thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck.
• Hyperparathyroidism


  Too much PTH in the blood meaning excess calcium levels
• Hypoparathyroidism


  Not enough PTH in the blood meaning too low calcium levels and high phosphora levels
• Primary parathyroid disorder


  Parathyroid gland is directly damaged, injured or dysfunctional
• Secondary parathyroid disorder


  Due to imbalance in elements and/or dysfunctional processes that support the parathyroid glands regulatory pathway
• Treatment options for endocrine-related conditions

  1. Diagnostic process

  2. Acute symptomatic or Supportive treatment

  3. Correct or treat any reversible/underlying triggers

  4. Initiate appropriate intervention targeting the specific hormone imbalance
• Hypothyroidism treatment


  • Synthetic T4 hormone Levothyroxine
  • Synthetic T3 hormone Liothyronine
• Hyperthyroidism treatment


  • Radioactive iodine
  • Sodium iodide
  • Potassium iodide
  • Carbimazole
• Hyperparathyroidism treatment


  1. Surgical removal of overactive parathyroid glands

  2. Medications like calcimimetics to decrease parathyroid hormone production

  3. Dietary supplements
• Mild primary parathyroidism may not need surgery