The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1946-01-28
Your Health
Use of Lime in
Body Controlled
by Tiny Glands
BY HERMAN BUNDssEN, NJ. D

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neck just behind the thyroid gland,
are located the parathyroid glands.
Although small in size (no larger
than a peal, the secretion formed
by these glands is most important
because it controls the use Of cal
eium or lime by the body. An ex-
eessive secretion from these
glands may cause loss Of calcium
or lime from bones, with the de-
posting Of calcium salts in the
urinary tract.
II this condition OF excessive Sc
erection, known as hyperparathy-
roidism is detected early, how
ever, many persons would be
spared deformities and disabilities
which later on cannot be corrected.
Examination Of Blood
According TO Doctor Frank II
Lshey Of Boston, the diagnosis Of
hyperparathyroidism may be made
early in the course Of the condition
by a CHEMICAL examination OF the
blood. This examination is done TO
determine the amount OF calcium
and phosphorus present. In hyper
parathyroidism, the calcium in the
blood is increased, while the phos-
phorus is decreased. Furthermore,
excessive amounts Of calcium salts
are excreted by the kidneys.
Since, in hyperparathyroidism,
calcium is taken away from the
bones, they become soft and break
easily. There is likely TO be coll
lapse Of the small bones in the
spine known as the vertebrate, so
that hunchback may develop. Once
this has occurred, even though the
hyperparathyroidism is checked,
the deformity cannot be overcome.
Most Frequent Cause
The most frequent cause for the
condition Of hyperparathyroidism
is a tumor growth Of the parathy-
roid, known as an adenoma. The
cause for this is not known. The
treatment in such cases is, of
course, surgical operation and re-
moval Of the excessive gland It's
sue. Following the operation there
is some danger of the develop
ment Of tetany or muscle spasm,
due to insufficient parathyroid Sc
erection.
Often, II may take from one to
two months before the remaining
parathyroid tissue can form
enough of its secretion to take
care Of the body's needs. There
fore, frequent examinations Of the
blood calcium level following OPP
Grafton should be made and if not
enough blood calcium is present,
parathyroid extract and calcium
preparations may be administered.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
N. K: What causes cysts and
will they return after they have
been removed?
Answer: The exact cause Of the
formation Of cysts is not known.
As a rule, if they are completely
removed, they do not return
J. NJ. c.: Could the menopause
cause irregular heart beat?
Answer: 1t is not unusual for
q great deal Of nervousness TO oe-
cur during change Of life and this
may be accompanied by noticeable
and rapid beating of the heart.
This, as a rule, is not q matter for
concern. However, an examination
by a physician should be made to
determine whether there is any
heart disorder.
B. M: have q son who has
three ringworms on the head. /
have tried different Salves, but
they do not seem TO get well.
Answer: Ringworm Of the scalp
occurs most commonly in children
and is quite contagious. It is often
difficult TO clear up and frequently
the use of X-rays, to cause the hair
to fall out temporarily, 10 neces-
.arxy e. produea n et1ra