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Does chronic slightly elevated calcium with a pth of 13 cause bone loss over time.
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PTH: Yes over time this can become a serious problem. You should see an endocrinologist.
Answered 12/1/2012
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Yes: The excess calcium in your blood is coming from your bones. The PTH is low indicating your parathyroids are suppressed, which is an appropriate response. You should undertake an exam to discover why your calcium is elevated: dietary, medication, granulomatous disease, or cancer. If all these return normal, you can rest assured yet would need to pay extra attention to your bone health in future
Answered 10/29/2017
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