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Does low ionized calcium level in the blood mean having kidney disease? please explain.

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Not necessarily: There are other more common causes, like Vitamin D deficiency. Typically if someone has checked your calcium they have also checked your kidney function (specifically creatinine), so if you are worried about your kidneys you could ask your doctor.

Answered 2/6/2017

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