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How do I treat high calcium in blood?

People with mild hypercalcemia may not require treatment, and calcium levels may return to normal over time. However, if you have high calcium levels then you need to consult a doctor without any further delay.

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How is calcium measured in peripheral blood?

Serum calcium is a blood test to measure the amount of calcium in the blood.

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What could cause calcium levels to fluctuate?

Calcium levels fluctuate constantly in response to a number of factors such as food, drink, exercise, stress, infection and other medications.

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What things help reducing calcium level in blood?

Drinking plenty of water: Staying hydrated may lower blood calcium levels, and it can help prevent kidney stones too.

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What causes excess calcium to be produced in our bodies?

Hypercalcemia is usually a result of overactive parathyroid glands. These four tiny glands are situated in the neck, near the thyroid gland. Other causes of hypercalcemia include cancer, certain other medical disorders, some medications, and taking too much of calcium and vitamin D supplements.

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Can low calcium levels cause vomiting or nausea?

Yes, low calcium levels, also known as hypocalcemia, can potentially lead to vomiting or nausea as symptoms.

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Does exercise reduce calcium levels?

Exercise is known to help calcium absorb in bones.

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What are the side effects of calcium medicine?

The known side effects of calcium are constipation, loose motions, or severe abdominal pain.

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What effect would calcium deficiency have on my body?

A long-term calcium deficiency can lead to dental changes, cataracts, alterations in the brain, and osteoporosis, which causes the bones to become brittle.

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What happens if someone has too much calcium?

Too much calcium in your blood can weaken your bones, create kidney stones, and interfere with how your heart and brain work.

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Why can low calcium cause tetany?

Hypocalcemia causes increased neuromuscular excitability by decreasing the threshold needed for the activation of neurons.

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How do I know about the need for calcium in our body?

Low levels of calcium can cause extreme fatigue, which involves a lack of energy and an overall feeling of sluggishness. It can also lead to insomnia. Fatigue associated with a calcium deficiency can also involve lightheadedness, dizziness, and brain fog.

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How much calcium could cause kidney stones?

The recommended calcium intake to prevent calcium stones is 1000-1200 mg per day. If you exceed the recommended calcium intake then it could cause kidney stones.

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Whom should I consult for the deficiency of calcium?

One can consult a general physician.

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