Monday, December 16, 2024

One of the people in "No Good Deed" Netflix series with Ray Romano and Lisa Kudrow and Luke Wilson has Hypercalcemia so I thought I would look the disease up

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    Hypercalcemia is a condition where there is too much calcium in the blood: 
    • Definition: Hypercalcemia is defined as a blood calcium level greater than 2.6 mmol/L.
    • Causes: Hypercalcemia can be caused by: 
    • Certain cancers, such as breast and lung cancer 

  • Too much vitamin D in the blood (hypervitaminosis D) 

  • Being immobile in bed for many days or weeks 

  • Primary hyperparathyroidism 

  • Certain medications 

  • Symptoms: Symptoms vary depending on the cause and how long the problem has been present. They may include: 
    • Bone pain and fragile bones 

  • Changes in how your brain works, such as feeling tired or fatigued or confused 

  • Kidney pain (due to kidney stones) 

  • Abdominal pain 

  • Nausea and vomiting 

  • Poor appetite 

  • Constipation 

  • Frequent urination 

  • Increased thirst 

  • Muscle weakness 

  • Treatment: Treatment of hypercalcemia may involve medication or surgery. 

    • Hypercalcemia: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
      Feb 28, 2024 — Symptoms. ... The condition is most often diagnosed at an early stage using routine blood tests. Most people have no s...
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  • High calcium levels (hypercalcemia) - Canadian Cancer Society
    Hypercalcemia means there is too much calcium in the blood. It is the most common life-threatening complication of cancer in adult...
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