The main target organs where parathyroid hormone exerts its effects are the bones and the kidneys. When calcium levels are low, parathyroid hormone is released by the parathyroid glands into the blood and causes the bones to release calcium and increase levels in the bloodstream. It also causes the kidneys to stop calcium being lost in urine as well as stimulating the kidneys to increase vitamin D metabolism see below. If someone does not take in enough calcium through their diet or does not have enough vitamin D, circulating calcium levels fall and the parathyroid glands produce more parathyroid hormone.
This brings calcium levels in the bloodstream back up to normal. Another method that parathyroid hormone uses to increase calcium levels in the bloodstream is activation of vitamin D.
This occurs in the kidney too; the activated vitamin D then increases calcium absorption from the gut. Sometimes the parathyroid glands make too much parathyroid hormone. In this case, patients may develop a blood level of calcium that is too high hypercalcaemia , which in turn can make them feel generally unwell; however, they may not experience any symptoms.
Symptoms may include increased thirst, increased urine production, abdominal pain, constipation, generalised aches and pains, changes in mood. How these small glands regulate the body's calcium. Hyperparathyroidism over-activity of the parathyroid gland. How overproduction of parathyroid hormone weakens bones, produces kidney stones, and causes lots of other moans and groans.
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Four tiny parathyroid glands are located around the thyroid in the throat. These glands are part of the endocrine system, which consists of a range of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
The main function of the parathyroid glands is to make the parathyroid hormone PTH. This chemical regulates the amounts of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in the bones and blood. The minerals calcium and phosphorus are crucial for healthy bones.
Blood-borne calcium is also needed for the proper functioning of muscle and nerve cells. When calcium levels in the blood are too low, the parathyroid glands release extra PTH, which leeches calcium from the bones and stimulates calcium reabsorption in the kidney.
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