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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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Hypercalcemia: Accompany her to see her Family Doc and Endocrinologist who can make sure she's evaluated & 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.
Answered 5/23/2015
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