Q: My husband is 72 and had his thyroid gland removed 45 years ago. They also removed his parathyroid glands. Now his calcium level falls so low that doctors panic. Twice he has been to the emergency ...

Dietary sources of calcium are very common, so calcium deficiency isn’t usually a problem. However, some people have conditions that cause them to digest too much calcium from food, which can cause ...

Your parathyroid glands are four tiny glands located at the four corners of your thyroid gland. They are about the size of a pea and produce hormones to regulate the calcium levels in your blood and ...

Q: My shoulder has been hurting so my doctor ordered an X-ray. This showed calcium buildup, and she said that was causing the pain. What is this from? A: It seems you are describing calcific ...