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 calcium deposits in cartilage be removed?

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Possibly: This question would be better answered by a surgeon specializing in this area.

Question 6

please tell me what can calcium deposits in the skin cause?

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Several things: Ulcers, necrosis or death of ski cells and infections.

Question 7

is the medicine neosporin safe to use on calcium deposits? we used it recently on same "wound" and it seemed to help release the deposit. now it is a

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Calcium deposit???: On wound?  I'm afraid I don't know what you mean by this.  Neosporin is an antibiotic that can help prevent infection in wounds, but I don't think that it has any effect on calcium, and I can't think what is meant by calcium deposit on wound?  Did you perhaps mean a "scab" (which is not calcium, but coagulated serum and dead cells)?  That is a good biologic dressing and should not be removed.

Question 8

how can i prevent calcium deposits from forming?

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Depends on where: Calcium deposit is usually from another disease condition often associated with inflammation.  If that's the case, controlling or preventing the inflammation would likely reduce calcium deposit. Can you tell us which organ you are concerned about?

Question 9

do you handle calcium deposits around the hip?

Accepted Answer

yes I do : Some times a cortisone injection is helpful
in general i would stay away from any calcium supplement except calcium citrate which should not increase the risk of kidney stones or heterotopic calcifications.

Question 10

can calcium deposits in the skin cause sclerodactyly?

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Cyst: Could be a cyst.  Surgical excision is the approach.

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