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High level calium

Why My  Calcium Levels high  ?


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1052851 tn?1307741160
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Chenoa
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1052851 tn?1307741160
Hi

I agree with both comments above, get some blood work done, if you havent already - I have the opposite problem, I dont have enough calcium, and my bones break frequently.
Let us know what tests you have had, maybe we can help further.

Chenoa
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I am guessing you had a blood test and your calcum was high? What was it? Did they tell you your phosphorus level? Are you on any medications? Did you doctor order any follow up tests?

Possible causes of hypercalcemia (blood calcium above 10mg/dL) include: Excessive intake of calcium supplements, milk and antacid products that contain calcium; excessive intake of Vitamin D; increased bone resorption or destruction from conditions such as bone tumors, fractures, osteoporosis and immobility; decreased excretion of calcium; renal failure; use of thiazide diuretics; hyperparathyroidism; use of lithium; use of glucocorticoids; and, adrenal insufficiency.
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363281 tn?1643235611
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Hello, have you asked your doctor about this? Here are some reasons that I found when I did a "google" search. Hope this helps.

Some causes can be:

The primary cause of hypercalcemia is overactivity in one or more of your four parathyroid glands (primary hyperparathyroidism), which lie behind your thyroid gland in your neck.

Medications. Certain drugs — such as lithium, which is used to treat bipolar disorder — may increase the release of parathyroid hormone and cause hypercalcemia. Thiazide diuretics can cause elevated calcium levels in your blood by decreasing the amount of calcium you excrete in your urine.

Supplements. Eating or drinking too much calcium or vitamin D supplements over time can raise calcium levels in your blood above normal.

Dehydration. A common cause of mild or transient hypercalcemia is dehydration, because when there is less fluid in your blood, calcium concentrations rise.
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