Hypoparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism, often referred to as "hypopara," is an uncommon condition affecting the parathyroid glands located in your neck, causing them to function improperly. This can result in issues with your bones, muscles, and nerves; however, it is typically manageable with supplements. In contrast, hyperparathyroidism occurs when there is an excess of calcium in the body and is more prevalent than hypoparathyroidism. Hypoparathyroidism frequently arises when the parathyroid glands are harmed during surgical procedures. Some less common but more severe symptoms include:
Professionals who treat hypoparathyroidism (22)
Professor Luigi Gnudi
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Professor Wasim Hanif
Professor of diabetes and endocrinology, Consultant physician, and clinical director
Mr Jonathan Hughes
Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat/Head and Neck/Thyroid Surgeon
Professor Barbara McGowan
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Dr Dulmini Kariyawasam
Diabetes, endocrinology and general internal medicine consultant
Dr Masud Haq
Consultant
Professor Miles Levy
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Dr Siva Sivappriyan
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Dr John R Lindsay
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism and Internal Medicine
Dr Rajiv Goonetilleke
General Paediatrician with a special interest
Dr Rakesh Amin
Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist and Diabetes Specialist
Dr Mark Cohen
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Mr Muthu Krishna Lingam
Surgery
Professor Sze May Ng OBE
Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist and Consultant Paediatrician
Dr Natasha Patel
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Mr Abdul Qureshi
Otolaryngology ENT
Dr Chitrabhanu Ballav
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Mr Jahangir Ahmed
Otolaryngology ENT
Dr John Bolodeoku
Chemical Pathologist & Metabolic Physician
Dr Efthimia Karra
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Dr Nirit Braha
Consultant Paediatrician and Endocrinologist and Paediatric endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism
Dr Sanjay Saraf
Consultant