Hypercalcemia

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Related Terms 4 Scope Note 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

blue diaper syndrome, hypercalcinemia

Broader Terms

calcium disorder

Related Terms

parathyroid hormone related protein, Williams syndrome

Scope Note

abnormally high level of calcium in the blood; manifestations include fatigability, muscle weakness, depression, anorexia, nausea, and constipation.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• Hypercalcemia is commonly caused by hyperparathyroidism (the excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone by one or more of the four parathyroid glands).
• What is hypercalcemia?What causes hypercalcemia?What are the signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia?How is hypercalcemia diagnosed?How is hypercalcemia treated?What is hypercalcemia?Hypercalcemia is an increased level of calcium in the bloodstream.
• Cancer Encyclopedia HypercalcemiaDescriptionHypercalcemia is an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood, usually more than 10.
• The cause of hypercalcemia is when cancer spreads to or invades the bones and when malignant cells release certain factors that cause calcium to be released from the bone.
• Preview: Hypercalcemia is a common metabolic condition encountered in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

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