Hyperparathyroidism

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Parathyroid glands

Illustration showing parathyroid glands

The parathyroid glands, which lie behind the thyroid, help regulate the supply of calcium in your bloodstream. Hyperparathyroidism is an excess of calcium caused by overactivity of the parathyroid glands.

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