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Is there a cure for calciphylaxis?

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No: A profound problem in end stage renal or kidney failure. High mortality once calciphylaxis sets in.

Answered 6/8/2017

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No cure, can treat: Calciphylaxis occurs in long term kidney failure as the name suggests it involves abnormal calcium and phosphorus metabolism . The associated wounds were once considered unhealable but that doesn't have to be the case. A good wound specialist using very cautious and gentle wound techniques can treat this type of wound.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Scott Bolhack answered

Specializes in Wound care

Calciphylaxis: There are two components: first, your renal doctor will need to look into correctable biochemical abnormalities to see if there is something to be corrected like calcium, phosphate, and parathyroid hormone levels; second, the wounds will need careful treatment in a wound center by a physician that is willing to work with you over long term.

Answered 6/11/2014

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