Hypercalcemia refers to a condition in which the levels of the mineral calcium are too high in the blood. Calcium is important for bone strength, as well as muscle and nerve function.
Signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia include
- nausea,
- constipation,
- abdominal pain,
- decreased appetite,
- frequent urination,
- flank pain due to kidney stone formation,
- bone pain,
- confusion,
- dementia,
- depression, and
- memory loss.
The elevated calcium levels in the blood can also cause abnormal heart rhythms, which can be detected on an electrocardiogram (ECG).
Causes of hypercalcemia
The main cause of hypercalcemia is hyperparathyroidism, a condition in which the parathyroid glands (which control calcium levels) are overly active. There are other possible causes of hypercalcemia as well, including certain cancers and kidney conditions.
Other hypercalcemia symptoms and signs
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Heart Rhythms
- Bone Pain
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Decreased Appetite
- Dementia
- Depression
- Flank Pain Due to Kidney Stone Formation
- Frequent Urination
- Memory Loss
- Nausea
Main Article on Hypercalcemia Symptoms and Signs
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