Parathyroid Gland Basics

Endocrine surgeon Keith Forwith PhD,MD describes the function of the parathryoid glands and how a bad gland can lead to high calcium and a host of medical problems.

Part 2 - How Vitamin D interacts with Parathyroid and Calcium regulation Vitamin D and the Parathyroid Glands

Dr. Forwith specializes in endocrine surgery of the head and neck. His expertise ranges from medical to surgical management for a variety of thyroid and parathyroid disorders.

Medical disclaimer: These videos are strictly educational and are not intended to give provide specific medical advice. Dr. Forwith and the content available on Dr Forwith’s channel and website properties (Thyroid.doctor, Parathyroid.doctor, YouTube, and other channels) do not provide a diagnosis or other recommendation for treatment and are not a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare professional in diagnosis and treatment of any person or animal. The determination of the need for medical services and the types of healthcare to be provided to a patient are decisions that should be made only by a physician or other licensed health care provider during a visit that is specific to the patient. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition. These videos are for educational purposes only as Dr. Forwith believes better education leads to better health care decisions.

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