Thursday, September 26, 2019

Bone Health


Bone health is affected by multiple factors. Parathyroid (PTH) hormone and vitamin D play very important role in bone metabolism. PTH hormone is secreted by parathyroid glands.
Disorders of parathyroid gland and vitamin d present as following problems –

  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Rickets / osteomalacia
  • Renal stones etc. Read more

Monday, September 23, 2019

Thyroid Disorders



hyroid gland makes thyroid hormones T4 and T3. Thyroid hormones affect function of almost all organ systems of our body. Thyroid hormone imbalance can occur at any age but is more common in adults and elderly.

Thyroid disorders broadly can be categorized into 3 types


  • Hypothyroidism
  • Hyperthyroidism)
  • Goitre (benign or cancer)
Clinical condition of low thyroid hormones in blood is called “hypothyroidism” and high thyroid hormones in blood is called “thyrotoxicosis”. Hyperfunctional thyroid gland making inappropriately high levels of hormones is called “hyperthyroidism”. Hypothyroidism is most common thyroid problem and is more common in women. read more
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