Located at the base of the neck, the parathyroid glands sit behind the thyroid glands and span the distance of a small grain of rice. Despite their small size, they play an important part in maintaining the body’s overall health.
While the most common solution is surgery, some patients may benefit from treatments using vitamins or medications. Parathyroidectomy is an operation to remove all or a portion of the parathyroid glands, which can help provide much-needed relief from a wide range of symptoms. During the surgery, a tiny incision is made at the bottom of the neck, where the scar will later be inconspicuous.
When the parathyroid glands produce either too little or too much PTH (parathyroid hormone,) they can be considered abnormal. PTH helps regulate the amount of calcium in the blood and body tissue. If the amount of calcium in certain areas of the body is unbalanced or off, it can result in unpleasant symptoms for the patient. Our ENT specialists at Florida ENT Associates will diagnose your abnormal parathyroid glands and then chart a course for your recovery.
Florida ENT Associates provides state-of-the-art ENT services to patients in and beyond Lake Wales, Winter Haven, Haines City, Sebring, and Clermont, exceeding their expectations for excellence. Our practice is founded on the following core principles:
Personalized Treatment
We ensure that each client is treated as a unique individual and that the solution for their concerns fits them like a glove. This is quite different from the cookie-cutter approach found in many outdated medical institutions.
Top-rated Physician Network
Our team of skilled, vetted ENT specialists provide in-depth analysis of your condition and, through a collaborative and cooperative effort, are able to exponentially maximize your healing.
Continuity of Care
Your care is seamless and stress-free from the moment you initiate your first consultation to well beyond when you walk out the door. We follow up with you to ensure you are not just recovering but are thriving.
Community Investment
We love giving back to our neighbors and participate in multiple programs to provide valuable resources, education, essential items, and medical care to those most in need.
Yes, we can perform customized testing to determine your condition. The evaluation may include urine and blood tests as well as imaging tests. Our ENT specialists will swiftly and accurately diagnose your parathyroid concerns and create a treatment plan to help you feel your best again.
Because the parathyroid gland is about the size of one grain of rice, surgery can be challenging. However, our ENT surgeons have decades of experience and can successfully perform any operation you may need.
