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can calcium deposits in cartilage be removed?

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My dtr was dx'd w/bulging l. Discs. history of calcified dental roots, 2 kidney stones-removed. Has 2 new stones. Who to see re: calcium deposits in body?

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In 1998 I had a biomalleolar. In May 2017 I had a calcium deposit removed from the middle in between both joints. Almost a year later my Achilles tendon is popping, hurting swelling can't walk for long periods sometimes I feel pain going up my calf.

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