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High blood calcium is caused by hyperparathyroidism, affecting 250,000 people per year in the US, 75% women, most over 40 years old. Let's educate and help!
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Patients with hyperparathyroidism gather, learn, educate, and support each other regarding the diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid disease and high calcium problems. The symptoms are many yet most doctors are not aware that small elevations of blood calcium can affect a person's health and well-being. People interested in parathyroid disease and those going through the often slow diagnostic maneuvers to exchange ideas and provide support to each other. High blood calcium is a slow killer, and a destroyer of happiness, yet it is easy to cure.

02/28/2026

On Rare Disease Day, we stand with every patient, family, and caregiver navigating a diagnosis that’s often misunderstood. 💙 At Norman Parathyroid Center, we want you to know this: you are not alone. We are committed to listening, advocating, and providing expert care—today and every day.

Learn more at: 🔗www.parathyroid.com

02/24/2026

When “anxiety” isn’t anxiety at all.

Racing heart. Chest pressure. That constant fight-or-flight feeling. Many patients are told it’s anxiety—when the real cause is a parathyroid tumor driving excess hormone levels. At Norman Parathyroid Center, we specialize in identifying the true source of these symptoms and providing a surgical cure that can bring real, often immediate relief.

If your symptoms don’t feel fully explained, trust that your experience is valid—and answers are possible. 💙

Learn more at: 🔗www.parathyroid.com

02/23/2026

Patients with hyperparathyroidism from around the globe travel to have parathyroid surgery with the Norman Parathyroid Center team at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in Tampa, Florida. For more than 25 years, we have been the #1 center for parathyroid surgery in the world--more than 15 times any other hospital.

Learn more and become our patient here: https://www.parathyroid.com/patient

02/20/2026

High blood pressure isn’t always just a heart issue—it can be hormonal.

Primary hyperparathyroidism is a common but often overlooked cause of hypertension, increasing strain on the heart and raising the risk of stroke and heart attack. At Norman Parathyroid Center, we focus on treating the root cause by curing the hormonal imbalance, helping reduce long-term cardiovascular risk and improve overall heart health.

Because understanding why matters just as much as treatment. 💙

Learn more at: 🔗www.parathyroid.com

02/18/2026

High calcium isn’t harmless—and it’s never normal.

When excess calcium from an untreated parathyroid tumor builds up in the body, it can disrupt heart rhythm and place serious stress on the cardiovascular system. Symptoms like palpitations or atrial fibrillation may be your body’s way of signaling an underlying hormonal issue. Treating the source of high calcium is key to protecting your heart and restoring a steady rhythm.

Your heart deserves the best. 💙

Learn more at: 🔗www.parathyroid.com

02/17/2026

This American Heart Month, we’re celebrating the importance of loving your heart—every beat, every day. ❤️

At Norman Parathyroid Center, we’re committed to uncovering hidden hormonal causes that can impact heart health and helping patients protect what matters most.
Love your heart by listening to it, understanding it, and caring for it.

Learn more at: 🔗www.parathyroid.com

02/13/2026

Interesting Case of the Week 🩺🥼

We recently treated a 66-year-old man whose elevated calcium was discovered during routine labs for prostate cancer. Further evaluation showed a calcium level of 11 and a PTH of 173—clear evidence of primary hyperparathyroidism. Although his symptoms were mild, he chose to pursue surgery for a definitive cure.

Preoperative ultrasound revealed small thyroid nodules but did not identify an enlarged parathyroid gland. However, his nuclear medicine scan told a different story—showing abnormal activity deep in the chest, 7.1 cm below the sternal notch. During surgery, his parathyroid gland was ultimately found hidden within the thymus. Because the lower parathyroid glands and thymus develop and migrate together, they can occasionally travel into the chest. Thankfully, we were able to safely remove the gland, and his post-operative PTH dropped to 19—confirming a cure.

Ultrasound cannot see through the bones of the chest, which is why his abnormal gland was missed. Without advanced nuclear imaging, his surgery may not have been successful.
Expert evaluation matters. At the Norman Parathyroid Center, we perform more parathyroid operations than any institution in the world—currently about 10 times more annually than any other hospital or university.

Learn more: https://www.parathyroid.com/about-parathyroid.htm

02/11/2026

Hyperparathyroidism is a hormone problem caused by a benign tumor, not a cancer. One of the four parathyroid glands becomes enlarged and ignores the body’s normal “stop” signals, continuously releasing parathyroid hormone—even when calcium levels are already too high 🦴🧠

Over time, excess PTH pulls calcium from the bones into the bloodstream, weakening bones and increasing the risk of osteoporosis, kidney stones, high blood pressure, heart rhythm problems, and kidney damage. Some patients feel miserable within a year or two, while others experience more subtle symptoms like fatigue and memory changes for years, but untreated high calcium is progressive and dangerous.

The good news: parathyroid disease is curable with expert surgery that removes the abnormal gland and restores normal calcium balance 💙

🔗 Learn more: https://www.parathyroid.com/parathyroid-disease.htm

02/06/2026

Interesting Re-Operative Case of the Week with Dr. Jamie Mitchell 🩺

Dr. Mitchell cared for a 78-year-old woman from South Carolina who was diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism in 2018. She previously underwent surgery with a local surgeon after imaging suggested a left lower parathyroid adenoma. During that operation, a left lower parathyroid gland was removed, but pathology later confirmed it was normal. Additional exploration did not identify the abnormal gland, and part of her thyroid tissue was removed as well, leaving her uncured and requiring lifelong thyroid hormone replacement.

After several years without a clear path to a cure, she came to the Norman Parathyroid Center for expert evaluation. Given her prior surgery, we carefully reviewed her history and obtained high-quality ultrasound and sestamibi imaging on the morning of surgery, which suggested a right-sided parathyroid adenoma.

During surgery, Dr. Mitchell identified a normal right upper parathyroid gland and confirmed its function with a small biopsy. He then found a classic right lower parathyroid adenoma in its typical anatomic location and removed it. Her preoperative PTH level of 117 pg/mL dropped to 12 pg/mL thirty minutes after surgery—confirming cure ✔️

This case highlights why experience matters in parathyroid surgery. Imaging studies can be misleading, and relying on them alone may result in the removal of normal tissue without curing the disease. Re-operative surgery is far more complex due to scar tissue and altered anatomy, making it critical to choose a surgeon with extensive expertise.

Learn more about our approach: https://www.parathyroid.com/mini-surgery.htm
Become our patient: https://www.parathyroid.com/patient

01/30/2026

Who is the "typical" parathyroid patient? The answer might surprise you. While hyperparathyroidism is three times more common in women than in men, it is a mistake to think of it only as a disease for females or older individuals.

Here is what the data actually shows:

All Ages: People of every age can develop parathyroid disease.
Peak Frequency: It is most commonly diagnosed in patients in their 50s, 60s, and 70s.
A Rising Trend: We are seeing an increase in diagnoses among younger adults in their 30s and 40s.

No matter your age or concern, our team at the NormanParathyroidCenter is here to support you on your health journey.

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Norman Parathyroid Center, 5959 Webb Road
Tampa, FL
33615

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Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

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http://www.parathyroid.com/

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