Diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism? Here is some important information you should know…
Medically Reviewed by Richard Fox, MD Hyperparathyroidism is a common hormonal disorder. About 100,000 Americans will develop primary hyperthyroidism this year. Postmenopausal women are at the highest risk; they are affected 2-4X more often than men. Simply put, hyperparathyroidism is the result of one or more of your parathyroid glands producing too much hormone. The…