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Hypercalcaemia
Medical Questions » Hypercalcaemia
| Name: Hypercalcaemia |
| Also known as: |
| Excess calcium in the body and blood. |
Causes of Hypercalcaemia
Cancer directly or indirectly (eg. metastatic breast or prostate cancer) affecting bone that releases calcium, hyperparathyroidism, sarcoidosis and excess vitamin D (see separate entries). |
Symptoms of Hypercalcaemia
Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, passing excess urine, muscle weakness, confusion, tremor, psychiatric disturbances and tiredness. |
Tests for Hypercalcaemia
Blood tests demonstrate high calcium levels. |
Treatment for Hypercalcaemia
Treat cause if possible. Fluids given by a drip into a vein to dilute high calcium levels, followed by diuretics (fluid tablets) to wash it out of the body. Other medications can be used to bind calcium (eg. diphosphonates) and reduce inflammation (eg. prednisone).
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Complications of Hypercalcaemia of its treatment
Abnormal nerve conduction in the heart may lead to significant abnormalities of rhythm. |
Likely Outcome of Hypercalcaemia
Depends on cause. |
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