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Hypercalcemia is too much calcium in the blood. |
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Symptoms
Abdominal: Constipation; Nausea; Pain; Poor appetite; Vomiting. Kidney: Flank pain; Frequent thirst; Frequent urinati...
Causes
Calcium is important to many body functions including: Bone formation; Hormone release; Muscle contraction; Nerve and...
Treatments
Treatment is directed at the cause of hypercalcemia whenever possible. In cases of hyperparathyroidism, surgery may b...
Complications
Gastrointestinal Hypertension; Pancreatitis; Peptic ulcer disease. Kidney Calcium deposits in the kidney (nephrocalci...
Prevention
Most causes of hypercalcemia cannot be prevented. Women over the age of 50 should see their health care provider regu...
Doctor Specialties
Contact your physician or health care provider if you have: Family history of hypercalcemia; Family history of hyperp...
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