Hypercalcemia

Hypercalcemia is a condition in which the calcium level in your blood is above normal. Too much calcium in your blood can weaken your bones, create kidney stones, and interfere with how your heart and brain work.
You may not need immediate treatment if you have a mild case of hypercalcemia, depending on the cause. However, you will need to monitor its progress. Finding the underlying cause is important.
Symptoms

Fatigue

common

Bone pain

common

Muscle cramps

common

Poor memory

common

Lack of concentration

or Depression

common

Easily get bone fractures

Kidney stones

or Excessive thirst

or High urine output

Lack of sleep

Difficulty passing stool

High blood pressure

Poor appetite

or Feel like vomiting

or Throwing up

Feeling agitated

Abdominal pain

  • Nonspecific, non-focal

Back pain

or Joint pain

Gallstones

or Acute pancreatitis

Risk factors

High concentration of parathyroid hormone

Vitamin D toxicity

Use of diuretics

Kidney failure or on dialysis

Treatment
1-Calcitonin is a hormone produced in the thyroid gland. It slows down bone loss. 2-Intravenous fluids hydrate you and lower calcium levels in the blood. 3-Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory medications. They’re useful in the treatment of too much vitamin D. 4-Loop diuretic medications can help your kidneys move fluid and get rid of extra calcium, especially if you have heart failure. 5-Intravenous bisphosphonates lower blood calcium levels by regulating bone calcium. 6-Dialysis can be performed to rid your blood of extra calcium and waste when you have damaged kidneys. This is usually done if other treatment methods aren’t working.
Recommended specialist

If you have Hypercalcemia, then visit a general internist as soon as possible.

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