Question 1

what are calcium deposits in the urine?

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Sometimes the level: of calcium in the urine or blood is so high that it precipitates and forms deposits in the kidney called nephrocalcinosis. The is related to, but not the same as kidney stones. It can be caused by several genetic syndromes, hyperparathyroidism and vitamin D toxicity, certain meds, TB, renal tubular acidosis, etc. It is usually managed by treated the underlying condition. Good wishes:)

Question 2

what are calcium deposits on the lungs?

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Usually granulomas: Calcifications seen on chest chest xray are common - often old granulomas, or lymph nodes that were involved in an infection long in the past, that have become calcified over time. Commonly this is from minor histoplasmosis infections. Other causes can be certain tumors of the pleura with calcification of the lining of the lung, or TB with calcifications seen at the apex of the lung.

Question 3

i think i have calcium deposits on my scalp ?

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Need to examine: It is unlikely that you have calcium deposits in just your scalp. What makes you say so? Do you have any symptoms? It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor. 
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 4

what would cause calcium deposits on the ribs and nowhere else?

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Consult your doctor: I recommend that you visit your local family physician as to the specifics of your question as it is about a health exchange between the physician and the patient. Wishing you the very best.

Question 5

can virus cause calcium deposits in fetus?

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Yes: When it infects a fetus, cytomegalovirus can cause damage to developing brain structures which will show up as calcifications.

Question 6

please tell me what to do about calcium deposits on optic nerve?

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Optic nerve: It depends on where the calcium deposits are located.  If they are in the optic disk,  then the calcium deposits are likely due to optic disk drusen,  which are by-products of metabolism and there is nothing you need do about them as there is only a small likelihood they would cause any vision problem.

Question 7

what could cause calcium deposits around an unborn child's heart?

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ECF: Echogenic cardiac focus?  This is what it sounds like.  Nobody knows what they are.  From my reading they seem to have no impact on the child's health once born.  I have always suspected that what looks like "calcium" on ultrasound is actually tough fibrous tissue.

Question 8

how do i remove hard water calcium deposits from my baby's humidifier?

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Read the instruction: Hard water deposits will accumulate in humidifiers that use heat to create the humidity.  The manufacturer's directions should recommend a household mixture or a product you can purchase to attempt to remove the deposits.  Only use what the manufacturer recommends, or you may damage the humidifier.

Question 9

could you tell me what happens when you have calcium deposits in your feet?

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Where?: First off, calcium deposits seldom form in feet, except for calcification of blood vessels. Bone deposits can develop in areas of pressure or traction from ligaments. These can hurt due to local inflammation and usually respond to relieving the formative stress.

Question 10

just because i have some calcium deposits on the skin, it doesn't necessarily mean i have scleroderma...or does it? they're not clusters.

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It does not: You are right. There is a clear set of criteria to confirm the diagnosis of scleroderma. Until then is only suspected/ possible/ likely. A rheumatologist should be able to confirm or rule it out based on symptoms, history, physical exam and review of diagnostic data.

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