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Monday, October, 19, 2009

Causes Of High Calcium In Blood

Health Encyclopedia: Vitamin D

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Vitamin D deficiency can lead to osteoporosis in adults or rickets in children.

Too much vitamin D can make the intestines absorb too much calcium. This may cause high levels of calcium in the blood. High blood calcium can lead to calcium deposits in soft tissues such as the heart and lungs. This can reduce their ability to function.

Kidney stones , vomiting , and muscle weakness may also occur if you have too much vitamin D.


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