Endocrine Uncovered
Endocrine Uncovered with Dr. G., Nurse practitioners Tanya and Stacey take you inside the body’s most powerful—and often overlooked—systems. From hormones and metabolism to thyroid health, diabetes, and bone strength, this podcast breaks down complex endocrine topics into clear, practical insights. Whether you're managing a condition, curious about how your body stays in balance, or looking for the latest in endocrine health, Dr. G., Tanya and Stacey provide expert guidance to help you understand and optimize your health from the inside out.
Endocrine Uncovered
Hyperparathyroidism - When your calcium control goes off script
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From Calcium to Cause: Decoding Primary Hyperparathyroidism
In this episode, we’re breaking down hyperparathyroidism, the sneaky hormone condition that can quietly throw your calcium levels out of balance. From fatigue, brain fog, bone loss, kidney stones, and muscle aches to the classic “bones, stones, groans, and psychic overtones,” we explain why those tiny parathyroid glands can cause such a big impact.
We’ll cover what the parathyroid glands do, how too much parathyroid hormone affects the body and when treatment may involve monitoring, medication, or surgery.
Whether you’ve been told your calcium is high, you’re dealing with unexplained symptoms, or you just want to understand what these tiny glands are up to, this episode makes hyperparathyroidism clear, practical, and easy to follow.
