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Monday, October, 19, 2009

Causes Of Hypercalcemia

Health Encyclopedia: Hypercalcemia

Treatment

Treatment is directed at the underlying cause of hypercalcemia whenever possible. In cases of hyperparathyroidism, surgery may be needed to remove the abnormal parathyroid gland and cure the hypercalcemia.

When hypercalcemia is mild and caused by primary hyperparathyroidism, patients may be followed closely by their doctor over time. A new medication named cinacalcet has been shown to lower calcium levels in the blood by reducing parathyroid hormone production.

Severe hyper...

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Health Guide

Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia is an excessive amount of calcium in the blood. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Calcium is important in the body. It is an important part of the bone,... Read more »
Hypercalcemia
Prevention Most causes of hypercalcemia cannot be prevented. Women over the age of 50 should see their health care provider regularly and have their blood calcium screened periodically. ... Read more »
Parathyroid cancer
... Parathyroid carcinoma Symptoms Symptoms of parathyroid cancer are primarily caused by hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood), and may affect various parts of the body.... Read more »
Hypoparathyroidism
...if hypoparathyroidism develops in childhood. Overtreatment with vitamin D and calcium can cause hypercalcemia (high blood calcium) and sometimes interfere with kidney function. There is... Read more »
Parathyroid hyperplasia
...body's break down of calcium. Parathyroid hyperplasia leads to high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia). Causes, incidence, and risk factors Parathyroid hyperplasia causes... Read more »

Medications

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...medication is used to treat high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur with... Read more »

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...medication is used to treat high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur with... Read more »

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