Question 1

help please! could diabetic militus caused hypercalcemia?

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Calcium and diabetes: Diabetes does not cause hypercalcemia (h). The most common causes of h are hyperparathyroidism and malignancy. For a more detailed and complete list of the causes of h go to this link: http://www.Aafp.Org/afp/2003/0501/p1959.Html.

Question 2

is there anyway to reverse hypercalcemia without surgery?

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Yes: If the cause of hypercalcemia is hyperparathyroidism you will better off having the hyperfunctioning parathyroid removed if symptomatic and other causes and malig symptomaticuse of pamidronate  and Furosemide may treat the elevation while the cause is treated. High salt diet and lots of fluids in patients who can be observed and monitored with regular bone scan.

Question 3

what are the health risks of the condition  hypercalcemia?

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High calcium risks: Hypercalcemia (h) can lead to: excessive thirst, excessive urination, nausea, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, constipation, vomiting, bone pain, fractures, mental confusion, kidney stones, stomach ulcers. There are no benign causes of h. See a physician for a diagnosis and a treatment plan if you have h.

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Question 4

how do hypercalcemia and hypercalcemia of malignancy differ?

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Definition: Hypercalcemia refers to high calcium levels in the blood. It can occur from multiple reasons including increased intake, medications like hctz, (hydrochlorothiazide) parathyroid hormone excess, cancers. When it happens from cancers, it is called "hypercalcemia of malignancy".

Question 5

can hypercalcemia and hyperglycemia be found on the same test?

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Yes: Have your physician order a complete metabolic profile blood test to obtain both blood glucose and calcium level as well as many other valuable analyses.  The test should be performed after a 10 - 12 hour fast.

Question 6

what is the difference between hypercalcemia and hypercalcemia of malignancy?

Accepted Answer

One due to cancer: Hypercalcemia (elevated calcium level) can have many causes - most commonly parathyroid hormone excess. Hypercalcemia of malignancy is due to a cancer eating away at bone and releasing calcium into the bloodstream, or generating a hormone (pthrp) that does the same thing. Talk w/your doctor.

Question 7

at 41 yes old what can i expect in living with hyperparathyroidism or hypercalcemia?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends how high the serum calcium happens to be. Calciums below 11 mg/dl generally do not require treatment. Higher calcium causes arthritis, kidney and gall stones, generalized pain and atherosclerosis. If this case the parathyroid adenoma must be surgically removed.

Question 8

what causes hypercalcemia in a diabetic patient?

Accepted Answer

Nothing directly: That would be a separate problem and can be caused by many things - hyperparathyroidism being the most common. Others include the use of thiazides (a type of water pill), sarcoidosis, excess vitamin d intake and certain cancers.

Question 9

what are the causes of hypercalcemia in someone using milk of magnesium?

Accepted Answer

Many: None related to the mom. Have your doctor repeat the lab first, and if persistent have him/her check the most likely of the over 40 causes of persistent hypercalcemia.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of pcos and hypercalcemia?

Accepted Answer

Odd question: These two conditions are not related in any way that I can see.  PCOS is a complex syndrome with irregular menses, abdomen obesity, insulin resistance, hirsutism, excess androgens.  Hypercalcemia is often asymptomatic, but there can be kidney stones, osteopenia, bone pain.  See your doctor.

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