A parathyroid tumour is a growth inside a parathyroid gland. Parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands that are located in the neck behind the thyroid. The main function of the parathyroid glands is to regulate the calcium levels in our body. When the calcium levels decrease, the parathyroid glands increase the production of Parathormone, the parathyroid hormone (PTH) and vice versa. Most parathyroid tumors are benign (non-cancerous) adenomas and almost never develop cancer. However, not removing the parathyroid tumor and leaving the calcium high for a long duration will increase the possibility of developing other cancers in the body (breast, colon, kidney, and prostate).

Mrs. Sunita Sugandhi (name changed), aged 45 years, was diagnosed with a parathyroid tumour for the past four to five months, although the condition developed almost two years back. She had previously consulted a specialist, who advised her to undergo surgery to remove the affected parathyroid gland. Fearing surgery, she opted for Homeopathy and consulted a doctor at Dr. Batra’s^® Clinic. At that time, her main complaints were nausea, giddiness, vomiting, and prostration. She was unable to gulp even a sip of water without vomiting it out. Feeling extremely weak, she found it difficult to walk. Investigations revealed that her parathyroid hormone level was very high at 195 pg/ml. The doctor got her CT scan done on a light speed VCT and identified a lesion in one of the left parathyroid glands.

After a detailed case history, she was prescribed the homeopathic medicine Calc phos 200C based on her symptoms, the pathology, as well as her personality and temperament. Within a month, her nausea and vomiting improved. After six to seven months, she was generally much better, but her husband was still anxious and skeptical as her blood reports continued to show raised levels of PTH. However, her signs and symptoms were indicative of her progress in the desired direction. Finally, at the end of a year-long treatment, her PTH levels reduced to normal and a repeat CT scan showed no obvious parathyroid lesion.

This case proves right the homeopathic principle that when you treat the root cause, the results of the disease automatically vanish. Homeopathic treatment, started at the right time during the course of the disease, can help to avoid complications as well as surgery. It offers pain relief without any side-effects and also decreases the possibility of a recurrence.