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6. Hyperparathyroidism

Four parathyroid glands sit behind the thyroid gland in the neck. These create parathyroid hormone, which is responsible for maintaining calcium levels in the blood. Hyperparathyroidism occurs when one or more of the parathyroid glands become overactive, creating too much parathyroid hormone. This may occur due to the enlargement of one or more of the glands, or a noncancerous tumor. When the body produces too much parathyroid hormone, calcium levels in the blood become imbalanced.

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