Calcium is an important component of the body and is necessary for both the skeleton and a variety of functions.
These include:
- Muscle contraction
- Nerve transmission
- Platelet function
- Hormone excretion
- and many others
The calcium level in the body is regulated by parathyroid hormone and vitamin D. Parathyroid hormone is produced by the parathyroid glands that are located behind the thyroid in the neck. Disorders of calcium, vitamin D and parathyroid hormone are typically diagnosed and managed by endocrinologists in conjunction with your primary doctor.