Emily Malcolm, PhD,  —

Genetic testing looks for alterations (or mutations) in a person’s genome. Certain types of changes might indicate the presence of a genetic disease, including some types of hypoparathyroidism, a rare condition characterized by low levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH). What is the involvement of genes?…

In hypoparathyroidism, the body cannot produce enough parathyroid hormone (PTH) from the parathyroid glands. PTH  is an important hormone that regulates phosphate and calcium levels by controlling calcium absorption during digestion, and the breakdown of bone tissue. When too little PTH is made, blood levels of…

Hypoparathyroidism is a rare medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough parathyroid hormone (PTH) from the parathyroid glands. PTH regulates the amount of phosphate and calcium in the blood by controlling how the body absorbs calcium during digestion and bone tissue breakdown.

Hypoparathyroidism is a rare disease in which patients have low levels of a hormone called PTH. Normally, the parathyroid glands produce this hormone, which controls the levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood. A loss of the parathyroid glands (either due to genetics or surgery)…

Hypoparathyroidism is a rare medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough parathyroid hormone (PTH) from the parathyroid glands. In contrast, people with pseudohypoparathyroidism (PHP) produce normal amounts of PTH, but they lack the receptors that respond to PTH. PTH regulates the…

Hypoparathyroidism is a rare disorder in which the body cannot produce enough of an important hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH). PTH controls calcium and phosphorus levels in the body by regulating how much calcium we absorb from our diet and how much we release…

Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition characterized by low levels of the parathyroid hormone (PTH). This important hormone acts on the stomach and intestines to regulate how much calcium is absorbed from our diet. It also acts on the bones to control their breakdown. The combination of these…

Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition in which patients have low levels of parathyroid hormone, or PTH. PTH controls calcium levels by acting on bones, controlling the breakdown of bone to release calcium, and acting on the stomach and intestines to regulate how much calcium we absorb from…

Hypoparathyroidism is a rare disease in which the parathyroid glands (four small glands in the neck) cannot produce an important hormone called the parathyroid hormone (PTH). This hormone regulates levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood, among many other duties. Autoimmune diseases…

Congenital hypoparathyroidism is a very rare condition, in which hypoparathyroidism occurs beginning at birth. Frequently asked questions about congenital hypoparathyroidism include: What is hypoparathyroidism? In hypoparathyroidism, too little of the parathyroid hormone (PTH) is produced by the parathyroid glands (four small nodes in the neck). Neck surgery, autoimmune…