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Pain in right side of body, frm ear, neck, arm, abdmen to butt and thigh.scans & blood work show excess calcium in kidney & stones.whats wrong with me?

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Workup needed: High calcium can cause diffuse pain (especially in abdomen) and kidney stones. The issue is why the high calcium? Depending on how high, you may need further tests by your doctor. Make sure you're not taking anything with calcium in it like antacids (e.g. Tums).

Answered 6/7/2016

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Hypercalcemia: Excessive calcium is called hypercalcemia and can cause a variety of symptoms including: nausea and vomiting loss of appetite excessive thirst frequent urination constipation abdominal pain muscle weakness muscle and joint aches lethargy and fatigue reasons for it range from excessive taking of calcium supplements (or tums), too much vitamin d, or perhaps a problem with a parathyroid gland.

Answered 5/21/2015

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