Pakistan’s Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has recently revealed about her rare disease parathyroid. He claims that complete treatment of this disease is possible only in two countries of the world – America and Switzerland. This statement of Maryam Nawaz has sparked discussion on social media. People are curious to know what is parathyroid and why is it so difficult to treat?
Actually, parathyroids are four small pea-sized glands, located behind the thyroid in the neck. These glands secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH), which regulates calcium levels in the body. When one of these glands becomes unbalanced, it pulls calcium from the bones and increases its amount in the blood.
According to doctors, of parathyroid People suffering from the problem may often have symptoms like bone weakness, kidney stones, stomach pain, constipation and mental exhaustion. If this problem is not treated in time, it can cause serious health problems.
How is the treatment done?
The main treatment for parathyroid disease is surgery. The abnormal gland is removed through surgery. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is available in many big countries of the world, in which there is less pain and the patient recovers quickly. But currently only traditional open surgery is possible in Pakistan.
Is its treatment possible only in two countries?
Maryam Nawaz claims that advanced treatment for this disease is available only in America and Switzerland. Experts believe that while basic surgery is possible in Pakistan, facilities like modern minimally invasive surgery are not available. Because of this, patients have to go abroad for better treatment.
Maryam Nawaz Said that he had undergone surgery in Switzerland last year and now he is completely fine. Rejecting the rumors running on social media, she said that she does not have cancer and does not want people’s sympathy.
