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Glossary: Hypercalcemia
 


Definition
Excess calcium in the blood.

Topics Related To Hypercalcemia
HyperparathyroidismThe Condition
"...This condition, called hypercalcemia, is what usually signals the doctor that something may be wrong with the parathyroid glands..."

Kidney Cancer

The Condition
"...(too many red blood cells; sometimes caused by cancerous tumors in the kidney that trigger the release of erythropoitin [EPO], a hormone that increases red blood cell production in bone marrow) Hypercalcemia (high blood calcium levels) and elevated liver enzymes..."

Multiple Myeloma

The Condition
"...Increased calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia) overworks the kidneys and can cause a variety of symptoms, including loss of appetite, fatigue, muscle weakness, restlessness, difficulty in thinking or confusion, constipation,..."





Last updated: Dec 06, 2007


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