Question 1

serum calcium levels out of range ref (10.2) mine were 10.2, 10.5, 10.3 over the past six months. endo did tests and have normal thyroid function w/9 nodules.hetero thyroid, says not primaryhpt, should i check for something else or is this okay?

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: I wonder if you were tested for ionized calcium, phosphorus, and urine calcium as well.  Is there family history of hypercalcemia?
If you had normal level of ionized calcium and phosphorus, mildly elevated calcium levels are likely to be insignificant.

Question 2

serum sodium of 143mmol/l(134-144 lab range) & serum calcium of 10.2 mg/dl (lab range 8.7-10.2. both @ higher end of range...concerning??

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No: As long as you have regular follow-up with your doctor, your lab tests will be checked at every visit. I would not worry about the high normal lab values at this time.

Question 3

88yrs old lady complain of sudden loss of voice after 2hrs return voice without rx cns ex normal serum calcium 4.5mg/dl how ican deal with her?

Accepted Answer

Go to ER: needs calcium replacement immediately . Needs to get ionized calcium level checked and monitor for further similar cns symptoms. Aspirin should be given after DT scan of head is not showing any intracranial bleed.

Question 4

can teeth shift after losing weight? had gastric sleeve and lost 90lb in 2 years and my teeth are shifting. is this related? serum calcium normal.

Accepted Answer

Tooth movement: teeth move for a number of reasons-unstable bite, periodontal disease(which loosens the attachment of the teeth to the bone), have a thorough dental exam that includes a periodontal charting and occlusal wear analysis to understand this change. the tooth movement is unrelated to the weight loss. dental maintenance and prevention procedures will help to stabilize your teeth.

Question 5

low vitamin d level (19), high phosphorus level (4.5), high pth level (70). what could be the cause of this? serum calcium level is normal.

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D deficient: Deficiency of vitamin D will elevated the parathyroid hormone level. The phosphorus elevation is minimal. You need to address why you are vitamin D defricient, consider supplementing more than you are doing already, or if you're on a good oral dose, consider whether your "irritable bowel" might be lipid malabsorption. Get yourself a healthy amount of sunlight. Best wishes.

Question 6

i have been having back pains, hip and thigh. mri is normal, esr, blood glucose, serum calcium, vitamin d &b12 are normal. lymphocytes are slightly up?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: If you haven't yet seen a Physical Therapist I strongly recommend that you do. If you have done so already without success I would recommend you see an orthopedist.

Question 7

84 yr old w dc of myelofibrosis has a serum calcium dropping.  why is this happening and what ser calcium level becomes concerning?does taking calcium supp help?

Accepted Answer

Unclear why Ca drop: It is not clear why the ca is dropping. This is not generally a result of myelofibrosis. The ca is generally low if the Albumin level is low. Is that the problem? If so, the ca is actually falsely low. Perhaps there are nutritional problems, medications, or other underlying health problems leading to the low ca. This problem should be evaluated by a health care provider.

Question 8

how is serum calcium measured? what is serum calcium?

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See below: Serum calcium is measured by a blood test.It is the amount of calcium in your blood stream.Calcium is an electrolyte, like sodium and pottassium. Calcium is mainly present in bones and the level in the blood is under control of several hormones.
It should be in the normal range as specified by the laboratory.Low and high levels have to be investigated for various causes.

Question 9

for a serum calcium, when is a low value concerning?  at what value would u be concerned?

Accepted Answer

7.0 mg/dL: The concern would depend on the cause of low calcium as it may be asymptomatic to life threatening.  Common symptoms are tetany/cramps, seizures, and neuromuscular problems.  For more information consult the following site:
http://www.Clevelandclinicmeded.Com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/endocrinology/hypocalcemia/.

Question 10

why are serum calcium and ace levels increased in sarcoidosis?

Accepted Answer

Not known.: No one knows exactly why high calcium levels occur in granuloma-forming disorders such as sarcoidosis. Contributing factors may include dehydration, increased uptake of oral calcium and/or decreased calcium excretion, especially if the kidneys are not 100% functional. ACE activity is also increased, but again no one knows exactly why. ACE is thought to be produced by cells in the granulomas.

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Serum calcium levels out of range ref (10.2) mine were 10.2, 10.5, 10.3 over the past six months. endo did tests and have normal thyroid function w/9 nodules.hetero thyroid, says not primaryhpt, should i check for something else or is this okay?

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Serum sodium of 143mmol/l(134-144 lab range) & serum calcium of 10.2 mg/dl (lab range 8.7-10.2. both @ higher end of range...concerning??

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88yrs old lady complain of sudden loss of voice after 2hrs return voice without rx cns ex normal serum calcium 4.5mg/dl how ican deal with her?

A member asked:

Can teeth shift after losing weight? had gastric sleeve and lost 90lb in 2 years and my teeth are shifting. is this related? serum calcium normal.

A member asked:

Low vitamin d level (19), high phosphorus level (4.5), high pth level (70). what could be the cause of this? serum calcium level is normal.

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I have been having back pains, hip and thigh. mri is normal, esr, blood glucose, serum calcium, vitamin d &b12 are normal. lymphocytes are slightly up?

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84 yr old w dc of myelofibrosis has a serum calcium dropping. why is this happening and what ser calcium level becomes concerning?does taking calcium supp help?

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How is serum calcium measured? what is serum calcium?

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For a serum calcium, when is a low value concerning? at what value would u be concerned?

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Why are serum calcium and ace levels increased in sarcoidosis?

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