The main ingredient of denatri is Alfacalcidol. Alfacalcidol will be metabolized in the liver to 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D3, which increases the absorption of calcium and phosphate in the intestines, promotes bone mineralization, reduces bone resorption, and regulates plasma parathyroid hormone levels. .

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a vital hormone of the body, playing a role in regulating the concentration of Ca2+ ions and phosphate ions (PO43-) in the plasma. Under the effect of the hormone, the concentration of calcium ions in the plasma increases but conversely the concentration of phosphate ions decreases.

The endocrine system is made up of many different glands. The hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and pineal gland are in the brain. The thyroid and parathyroid glands are in the neck. The thymus gland is between the lungs, the adrenal glands are above the kidneys, and the pancreas is behind the stomach. The ovaries (in women) or testicles (in men) are in the pelvic area.

The parathyroid glands are a set of four small glands located behind the thyroid gland. They are important for bone health. These glands control the body's calcium and phosphorus levels. Hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism are characterized by changes in blood calcium levels and bone metabolism. They are conditions of excess or deficiency of parathyroid function.

The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones that help control the body's metabolism. If it doesn't produce enough (hypothyroidism), everything slows down, including your heart rate, and you may get constipated. On the other hand, if it produces too much (hyperthyroidism), everything speeds up, your heart rate becomes much faster, and you may get diarrhea.

Parathyroid diseases are mainly found in women, aged 50 - 60. The disease is quickly diagnosed through testing calcium and PTH hormone levels in the blood.

Parathyroid scingigraphy is routinely used at Vinmec Times City Hospital. This is a recording technique using modern recording equipment with specific radioactive tracer, which is an indispensable technique for probing parathyroid function.

Parathyroid cancer is quite rare, can be dangerous to the health of patients if treated late. Currently, there are many methods to help treat parathyroid cancer that patients can choose from, such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, supportive care, ...

Parathyroid cancer is a very rare and slow growing cancer. Patients are usually 30 years of age or older. The cause of parathyroid cancer is still unknown. People with multiple endocrine neoplasia type I or those who have had head and neck radiation may be at higher risk.