What is parathyroid adenoma?
A parathyroid adenoma is a non cancerous growth found on the parathyroid gland. The parathyroid glands are located on the thyroid gland; it is responsible for maintaining the balance of calcium and phosphorous within the body.
How do members experience parathyroid adenoma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with parathyroid adenoma*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for parathyroid adenoma*
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Who has parathyroid adenoma on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 1 | |
30s | 1 | |
40s | 5 | |
50s | 9 | |
60s | 6 | |
70+ | 9 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 3 | |
Female | 28 |
Talk to people with parathyroid adenoma
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