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A mina Shakrullah 12-10076 Biot 412

A mina Shakrullah 12-10076 Biot 412. Hypercalcemia. “Too much calcium in the blood”. Causes:. Hyperthyroidism Kidney Failure I ntoxication of vitamin D Diuretic medicines. Symptoms:. Calcium level < 12mg /deciliter→→mild type (asymptomatic)

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A mina Shakrullah 12-10076 Biot 412

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  1. AminaShakrullah12-10076 Biot 412

  2. Hypercalcemia “Too much calcium in the blood”

  3. Causes: • Hyperthyroidism • Kidney Failure • Intoxication of vitamin D • Diuretic medicines

  4. Symptoms: • Calcium level < 12mg /deciliter→→mild type (asymptomatic) • Calcium level 12-13.5mg per deciliter → → → moderate level • Calcium level >13.5mg per deciliter severe form of disease

  5. Symptoms: • Nausea, Constipation, vomiting, loss of appetite, • Kidney damage leads to excessive thirst, frequent urination, • In skeletal system it cause muscle weakness, muscle and joint aches, lethargy and fatigue. • Calcium stone formation. • Depression and dementia • Coma

  6. Treatment: • Regular monitoring→→mild form of disease • Surgery to remove thyroid gland • Avoid uptake of diuretic medicines • Dialysis • Bio-molecules

  7. Q & A? Thank you

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