In most cases, this type of kyphosis can be corrected with physical therapy and exercise, and doesnât require any medical treatment. In the picture below, scoliosis is shown as a sideward abnormal spinal curvature. Kyphosis, on the right side is demonstrated as a hump-like curve in the upper back.
Guide. A parathyroid hormone (PTH) blood test measures the level of parathyroid hormone in the blood. This test is used to help identify hyperparathyroidism, to find the cause of abnormal calcium levels, or to check the status of chronic kidney disease. PTH controls calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood.
It may also be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatment when an individual has a parathyroid-related condition. PTH is routinely monitored for people with chronic kidney disease or who are on dialysis. A calcium test is almost always ordered along with a PTH test. It is not just the level in the blood that is important but the balance between calcium and PTH and the response of the parathyroid glands to changing levels of calcium.