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What makes high calcium level (11.4)?
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High Calcium Levels: There are several common causes of hypercalcemia (h). The most common is hyperparathyroidism, (hpt). These patients have a very low phosphorus as well as h. Other causes are tumors metastatic to bone, which liberates calcium. Other causes are thiazide diuretics and disease such as sarcoidosis and tb. Vit d intoxication is another cause. See a physician to see the cause of h in your case, quickly.
Answered 1/4/2019
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