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Hypercalcemia

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Calcium is an essential nutrient for health, but in the case of hypercalcemia, calcium might cause adverse effects and sometimes serious complications.

 

Hypercalcemia

Hypercalcemia occurs when the calcium level in the blood is increased more than normal. Most of the calcium is found in the bones as calcium phosphate, while a little amount of it is located in the cells and extracellular fluid.

 

Causes of hypercalcemia

  • Problems in the parathyroid gland, which releases a hormone that’s responsible for maintaining the proper balance of calcium in the blood.
  • Lung, breast, and some blood cancers.
  • Severe dehydration.
  • Certain conditions. Like tuberculosis and sarcoidosis.
  • Bones that don’t move release calcium into the blood, and this occurs when a person doesn’t move at all or does little movement.
  • Certain medications, like lithium and thiazide diuretics.
  • Excessive intake of calcium and vitamin D supplements.
  • Genetic factors in rare cases.

 

Symptoms of hypercalcemia

Mild hypercalcemia might not cause any symptoms. When the calcium in the blood is significantly increased, the following symptoms could manifest:

 

Diagnosis of hypercalcemia

  • Blood tests.
  • Imaging tests.

 

Treatment of hypercalcemia

  • Medications.
  • Surgery in some cases.
References
Sadiq NM, Anastasopoulou C, Patel G, Badireddy M. Hypercalcemia. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing.Read reference
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What is Hypercalcemia?

Hypercalcemia occurs when the calcium level in the blood is increased more than normal. Most of the calcium is found in the bones as calcium phosphate, while a little amount of it is located in the cells and extracellular fluid.

What is Symptoms of hypercalcemia?

Mild hypercalcemia might not cause any symptoms. When the calcium in the blood is significantly increased, the following symptoms could manifest:

What is Treatment of hypercalcemia?

Medications. Surgery in some cases.

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