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Hypercalcemia

Hypercalcemia refers to excess calcium levels in the blood. It is most commonly caused due to the overactivity of the parathyroid glands or cancer. Symptoms range from mild to severe and may include weakened bones with pain, kidney stones, frequent urination, increased thirst, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, confusion, and fatigue. Treatment involves medications or surgical removal of the overactive gland.

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How does hyperparathyroidism affect calcium levels?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 53-year-old female. I have had a complex problem for six years, and I have written out my situation as a whole. I have diabetes, raised D-dimer, high blood calcium due to hyperparathyroidism, osteopenia, arrhythmia, shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, diffuse body pain, sle...  Read Full »


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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your statement, you have the following issues, 1) Hypertension. 2) Osteopenia. 3) High calcium is possibly due to hyperparathyroidism. 4) Dyslipidemia. 5) Diabetes. 6) History of H.Pylori infection. And you do not seem to take any medicine ...  Read Full »

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