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Low calcium diet
Those who do not receive enough calcium over a long period of time can develop calcium deficiency. This condition leads to osteoporosis, loss of the jaw bone (osteonecrosis), hypertension, and other disorders. Persons with lactose intolerance have trouble digesting lactose, the sugar in milk. There are over-the-counter products available that make it easier to digest lactose. You can also buy lactose-free milk at most grocery stores. In rare instances, some people have a true allergy to the protein in milk. Such persons must avoid all dairy products and may need to take calcium supplements.
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A 25-year old female asked:
Urinalysis shows calcium oxilate stones. I maintain a low calcium diet but I am still forming them by the dozens. Is there something else i can do?
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A 36-year old male asked:
Low phosphorus 1.3 all other numbers were normal calcium,magnesium etc otherwise healthy with good diet. Dr. Didnt even mention it, What should I do?
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A 52-year old male asked:
I had a calcium score scan. The results was a score of 80. I was told this is considered low risk, but of course a score closer to zero would be ideal. Is 80 truly no cause for concern Can more diet and exercise help lower this or Keep it from rising?
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A 24-year old male asked:
Can you have hyperparathyroidism with a normal pth ? I have high calcium(dont know from where since I have a poor diet) and very low vit d
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A 33-year old male asked:
Would you agree having no more than 2 grams of saturated fat daily with a low sodium, Mediterranean style diet and active lifestyle minimize the risk of any calcium deposits in the coronary arteries? I have 0 percent based off calcium score?
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A 37-year old male asked:
Intense intermittent fatigue (esp. after meals), muscle twitching all over, more frequent PVCs for 2 months. Plant-based diet for 3 years. Ionized calcium was just measured as 1.22mmol/L (1.19mmol/L adjusted to pH 7.4) - does that seem a bit low?
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A 62-year old female asked:
Low B/P Cholestrol good trygylerides 0.8 HDL 1.7 /LDL under 3 non smoker CRP is under 5 /ESR 12 -UK Tests/Weigh 105 lbs /5.2 tall female age 62 Heart calcium score 0 but MRI angio show moderate stenosis carotid arteries in neck. V good diet excercise?
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A 43-year old asked:
How can one increase the calcium in their diet?
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A 18-year old male asked:
Is it possible to overdose on calcium with diet?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Suggest me a good diet which gives fiber & calcium?
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A 50-year old asked:
How could vegetarians get enough calcium in their diets?
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A 23-year old female asked:
What kind of diet should I prefer...In soft tissue rhuematism? Calcium nd vitamind rich food? M vegeterian.
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A 22-year old male asked:
Want to know about good diet for a patient with thalassemia . Like foods from which i can gain weight , from which i can get vita-d and calcium?
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A 23-year old male asked:
Calcium is high.10.7.Did pth test and its in normal value.Since my diet is v poor what could be the cause for the high calcium.Also mg is in max value
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A 34-year old asked:
What do experts consider effective ways to incorporate calcium into our diets?
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A 68-year old female asked:
Best foods to eat for oxalate calcium diet?
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A 22-year old male asked:
How do I increase calcium in my diet without eating milk products?
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A 18-year old female asked:
M taking a diet which is rich in calcium nd vit d it's enought to increase heighten?
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A 55-year old female asked:
I have osteopenia and need to get about 1200mg of calcium in my daily diet. How do I do that?
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A 16-year old female asked:
My diet is mostly whole grains and calcium. I eat fruit and vegetables occasionally. Is this okay?
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A 37-year old asked:
Fem:40yrs:taking vit d 60k iu per week for 8 weeks, then once in 15 days for a month. I get 500mg calcium from diet? Can I take 400iu with calcium?
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A 41-year old female asked:
What is normal levels of calcium? Mine was 10.2. What does this mean? What does hyperparathyroidism mean? Can diet decrease levels? Also hve hypothyrd
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A 31-year old asked:
How do I get enough calcium on a vegan diet?
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How to get the most calcium possible from food on a vegan diet?
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A 39-year old asked:
How should people with milk allergies get enough calcium in their diets?
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A 41-year old female asked:
Will exercise and diet reverse a pth of 210? And calcium levels in the blood?
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A 48-year old asked:
Could you please describe the effect of calcium in the diet on bone strength and bone density?
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A 39-year old male asked:
What is the average cardiac calcium score for a male aged 35-45 regardless of overall health? Can a score be reduced with diet, exercise, & time?
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A 43-year old asked:
How important is calcium in your diet?
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A 34-year old asked:
I do have a lot of calcium in my diet. Will that affect my baby's bone structure?
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