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Hypercalcemia : Causes

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Hypercalcemia
PTH is produced by the parathyroid glands-- four small glands located in the neck behind the thyroid gland. Vitamin D is obtained when the skin is exposed to sunlight, and from dietary sources such as:.Egg yolks Fish Fortified cereals Fortified da...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 18, 2008
Hypercalcemia
Higher calcium and lower phosphate levels may suggest primary hyperparathyroidism. The blood levels of protein(serum albumin) and parathyroid hormone(PTH) are also measured in the diagnosis of hypercalcemia.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Hypercalcemia
The fundamental cause of cancer-related hypercalcemia is increased movement of calcium out of the bones and into the bloodstream, and secondarily, an inadequate ability of the kidneys to get rid of higher calcium levels. Normally, healthy kidneys ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer

Specific Causes Articles

PTH-related protein
PTH-related protein is a blood test that measures the amount of a protein molecule similar to parathyroid hormone.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-kil...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 24, 2007
PTH
PTH stands for parathyroid hormone. It is a protein hormone released by the parathyroid gland.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 24, 2007
Hypervitaminosis D
Hypervitaminosis D is a condition that occurs after taking excessive doses of vitamin D.An excess of vitamin D causes abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood, which can eventually severely damage the bones, soft tissues, and kidneys. It is ...
Source:ADAM
Date:December 6, 2007
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