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Breastfeeding.my calcium level came back 10.3 (lab range <10.2).why is it high?(tap water i was drinking on vacation is known for high calcium)

Q: breastfeeding.my calcium level came back 10.3 (lab range <10.2).why is it high?(tap water i was drinking on vacation is known for high calcium)

Wouldn't know: At that reported value I would consider it more likely normal than not. A repeat may verify or exclude the issue. Sorting out why a level is high requires other testing.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Wouldn't know: At that reported value I would consider it more likely normal than not. A repeat may verify or exclude the issue. Sorting out why a level is high requires other testing.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/20/2019

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A member asked:

Breastfeeding.my calcium level came back 10.3 (lab range <10.2).why is it high?(tap water i was drinking on vacation is known for high calcium)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

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