Question 1

can dehydration cause high calcium levels?

Accepted Answer

No: if consistly high think about hyper-parathyroidism--often diagnosed v late

Question 2

34 y/o female. ca level 11.5, vit d. 20. 4 mos ago, pth was 14 and ca 10.1. haven't felt well for months. could high calcium be a fluke (dehydration)?

Accepted Answer

I would be most: suspicious of the low vitamin D level. The PTH (normal range considered to be 10-65 pg/ml or ng/L) seems to be about right for the modestly elevated initial calcium level. But if that calcium level was really the result of dehydration (which could be the explanation) then a PTH of 14 is a little low and hypoparathyroidism might be considered.Consider further investigation and vitamin D supplement

Question 3

my whole cbc is normal , but my protein in blood is slightly high 8.8 calcium high normal, albumin 5.1- been dehydrated , are these signs of that?

Accepted Answer

Likely: Dehydration can explain these findings.

Question 4

hospitalized for a c diff infection for 8 days want to know what would cause calcium blood levels to fluctuate kind of scared,5 days below 10.2 my last 3 nights they went from 10.8,10.9 then back down to 10.3 then i was discharged wasnt dehydrated?

Accepted Answer

: All of the levels you cite are within the range of normal lab variation. I would not consider the variation significant.

Question 5

2weeks post total coloctomy(1kidny):dehydrated+keryatinin(240)+hyperkalmia(6.2 potassium)+low na and calcium causes confusion.how avoid this in future?

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Colectomy: This is a very complex question.  You should be under continual care with your surgeons and doctors to help them keep you well.  Make appointments as directed by your doctors.

Question 6

my grandmother is 95 years old and is producing to much calcium which is causing dehydration. what can she do?

Accepted Answer

Hypercalcemia: Accompany her to see her Family Doc and Endocrinologist who can make sure she's evaluated &amp; treated appropriately. You may need to set up means to ensure she's taking meds as directed. Check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypercalcemia/basics/definition/con-20031513 for more info on what to expect.

Question 7

what do you suggest if my grandmother is 95 years old and is producing to much calcium which is causing dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Hypercalcemia: Accompany her to see her Family Doc and Endocrinologist who can make sure she's evaluated &amp; treated appropriately. You may need to set up means to ensure she's taking meds as directed. Check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypercalcemia/basics/definition/con-20031513 for more info on what to expect.

Question 8

i have dehydration. is it safe to take tums (calcium carbonate)?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: Tums (calcium carbonate) are ca++ and in a dehydrated state could predispose to kidney stones.

Question 9

cramps in feet was in pm now day too + arms. i am not dehydrated, not from use, i take calcium and mag.. cramps worse also cramp in diaphrm -cardio ?

Accepted Answer

Back problems?: These could be from problems with your back.  You could also have problems with potassium or diabetes.  Would need more info to know about cramp in diaphragm. See your doctor and get checked.  Good luck!

Question 10

could non-fasting, lunch of burger/coke about 5-6 hours before, cause high pto, 1.95? calcium was 2.18. i'd like to avoid further expensive testing.

Accepted Answer

See your doc: I t is not clear as to what test you are asking about , but if I may guess you are talking about a protime  The PTO is actually read as a INR. The INR does not become elevated with a burger and coke.  You need to seek professional help in this regard.  Make sure you are not taking too much in the way of alcohol.. Best wishes

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34 y/o female. ca level 11.5, vit d. 20. 4 mos ago, pth was 14 and ca 10.1. haven't felt well for months. could high calcium be a fluke (dehydration)?

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My whole cbc is normal , but my protein in blood is slightly high 8.8 calcium high normal, albumin 5.1- been dehydrated , are these signs of that?

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Hospitalized for a c diff infection for 8 days want to know what would cause calcium blood levels to fluctuate kind of scared,5 days below 10.2 my last 3 nights they went from 10.8,10.9 then back down to 10.3 then i was discharged wasnt dehydrated?

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2weeks post total coloctomy(1kidny):dehydrated+keryatinin(240)+hyperkalmia(6.2 potassium)+low na and calcium causes confusion.how avoid this in future?

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My grandmother is 95 years old and is producing to much calcium which is causing dehydration. what can she do?

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What do you suggest if my grandmother is 95 years old and is producing to much calcium which is causing dehydration?

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I have dehydration. is it safe to take tums (calcium carbonate)?

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Cramps in feet was in pm now day too + arms. i am not dehydrated, not from use, i take calcium and mag.. cramps worse also cramp in diaphrm -cardio ?

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Could non-fasting, lunch of burger/coke about 5-6 hours before, cause high pto, 1.95? calcium was 2.18. i'd like to avoid further expensive testing.

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