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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.
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Hypercalcemia
.........ED. Hyperparathyroidism. Am Fam Physician. 2004; 69(2): 333-9. Carroll MF. A practical approach to hypercalcemia. Am Fam Physician. 2003; 67(9): 959-66. Ariyan CE. Assessment and... Read more »Hypercalcemia
......yolks, fish, and fortified cereals. Primary hyperparathyroidism is the most common cause of hypercalcemia and is due to excess PTH. The drug lithium, used in treating bipolar disorder,... Read more »Primary hyperparathyroidism
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Skeletal: Bone pain Loss of height Bowing of the shoulders Spinal column curvature Pathological fractures Kidney: ... Read more »Parathyroid hyperplasia
...tissue may be implanted in the forearm to regulate calcium levels but allow easy surgical access if hypercalcemia recurs. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) The success... Read more »Medications
...medication is used to treat high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur with... Read more »
...medication is used to treat high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur with... Read more »
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