Question 1

what will high levels of calcium in the body mean?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal: High blood calcium is not normal. Hypercalcemia is the medical term for high blood calcium.Over 99% of all cases hypercalcemia are due to a small tumor on one of your parathyroid glands causing a disease called hyperparathyroidism. Very small percentage of high calcium due to cancer.Exxcess vitamin d intake is another cause. Further testing of parathyroid function is usually needed by  your doctor.

Question 2

will calorie deficit stunt my growth? i am 5'10 70-71 kg and want to reach 65kg. i want to start a calorie deficit of -150 calories per day because my body fat is high. (i will get enough calcium, protein, vitamins etc)?

Accepted Answer

: No, it should not stunt your growth if you follow a balanced, nutritious diet with reduced total calories.
By the way, I do not think you are overweight with the current BMI. You only need exercise for burning the fat.

Question 3

45 y/o w unexplained severe anemia, high calcium, body pain, history gluten intolerance, poss diabetes. should she test for myeloma? other possible causes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Myeloma is one of many possible causes for anemia but GI issues also need to be eliminated. The high calcium can also be associated with myeloma but again there are several other possible causes.

Question 4

hypoechoic structure in the right thyroid lobe fossa with minimal flow, measures 1.8 x 1.4 x 1.3 cm, body pain,very fatigued. parathyroid labs high 2 yrs ,calcium is normal. could this be a parathyroid tumor ? had partial thyroid removed 14 yrs ago?

Accepted Answer

: The lesion is more consistent with a thyroid cyst than a parathyroid adenoma due to the lack of blood flow. If the PTH level has been high for 2 years so I wonder why calcium is normal.

Question 5

what vitamins in a persons body can affect  breathing.muscles if calcium and magnesium are good but have elevated parathyroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

Whoa: Your breathing muscles need no special vitamins beyond what you'll get with a halfway reasonable diet. What concerns me is your having an elevated parathyroid hormone. Either you have a parathyroid adenoma / hyperplasia which is really serious, or you are vitamin d deficient. You need to address this. You'll feel much better. Again, please forgive my frankness & do right by yourself.

Question 6

would coronary spasm show on ecg or troponin always? os 180mg of calcium channel blocker a high starting dose? afraid of the side effects?

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: In severe coronary artery spasm there may be transient abnormalities of the ST-T waves of the EKG and occasionally troponins can be elevated. Verapamil,a calcium channel blocker, can be given at 80 mgs, 120 mgs, 180 mgs, 240mgs,360mgs or even 480mgs. We often start with 120 mgs and work upwards as needed. Slow heart rate,low blood pressure &amp; constipation are the usual side effects I've seen

Question 7

is 11.2 calcium high for baby?

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Yes: Yes, 11.2 is a high level of calcium for a baby.  http://tinyurl.com/m7jayop  please talk with your pediatrician about this.

Question 8

what is the danger of high calcium?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: High calcium in blood is a marker of something metabolically wrong. It can be anything from dehydration, to parathyroid disorder or some cancers. Therefore persistent hypercalcemia must be thoroughly investigated to determine the cause.

Question 9

can high calcium be wrongly tested?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: get a falsely high level of calcium due to different conditions, or simple lab error.  If you repeat the test and it still shows high serum calcium, then you need to get more tests to see why.   Dehydration, low magnesium, low albumin, and muscle conditions like rhabdomyolysis can cause higher calcium levels in the blood.  Of course there are serious diseases like Paget's and cancer too.

Question 10

what is the reasons for my high calcium tests?

Accepted Answer

Several!: Too much vitamin d with large calcium doses. But a tumor(s) of your parathyroid gland is a major concern. It ccan be primary of secondary. Also, frequently overlooked, is hyperthyroidism. You need a pth, ionized calcium, 25-oh- vitamin d, and TSH obtained to check these out.  Finally calcium can be elevated if your protein levels are too high. Doctors have formulae that can differentiate this!

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Will calorie deficit stunt my growth? i am 5'10 70-71 kg and want to reach 65kg. i want to start a calorie deficit of -150 calories per day because my body fat is high. (i will get enough calcium, protein, vitamins etc)?

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45 y/o w unexplained severe anemia, high calcium, body pain, history gluten intolerance, poss diabetes. should she test for myeloma? other possible causes?

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Hypoechoic structure in the right thyroid lobe fossa with minimal flow, measures 1.8 x 1.4 x 1.3 cm, body pain,very fatigued. parathyroid labs high 2 yrs ,calcium is normal. could this be a parathyroid tumor ? had partial thyroid removed 14 yrs ago?

A member asked:

What vitamins in a persons body can affect breathing.muscles if calcium and magnesium are good but have elevated parathyroid hormone?

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Would coronary spasm show on ecg or troponin always? os 180mg of calcium channel blocker a high starting dose? afraid of the side effects?

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Is 11.2 calcium high for baby?

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What is the danger of high calcium?

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Can high calcium be wrongly tested?

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