The CENTER for Advanced Parathyroid Surgery presents an animated video describing the parathyroid gland and hyperparathyroidism. Hyperparathyroidism is an excess of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the bloodstream due to over-activity of one or more of the four parathyroid glands. Learn more about the symptoms of hyperparathyroid disease and how this is effectively treated at the Center of Advanced Parathyroid Surgery.