Calcium metabolism disorders
Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Risk Factors, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
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How is Calcium metabolism disorders diagnosed?
To diagnose these conditions, certain procedures may be used such as:
- Physical examination
- Chest X-rays
- CT scan
- Mammogram: It is an X-ray picture of the breast
Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad is equipped with one of the best facilities and modern technologies which helps us to detect and cure the problem easily and as soon as possible that makes us one of the best centers in Hyderabad.
How is Calcium metabolism disorders prevented?
It is possible to prevent the occurrence of these conditions by ensuring the consumption of adequate levels of calcium.
What is the treatment for Calcium metabolism disorders?
The treatment strategies of hypocalcemia include:
- Medications: Involving calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, and supplements of the same. The doctors recommend changes in daily diet to ensure greater consumption of the same.
- Home care: It is recommended that individuals suffering from this condition should increase their exposure to sunlight in order to absorb greater amounts of vitamin D. A calcium-rich diet plan is also recommended for the same.
The treatment strategies of hypercalcemia include:
- Appropriate hydration: Keep the patient hydrated is one of the important strategies of treating calcium metabolism disorders.
- Dialysis procedure: Dialysis helps get rid of the excess water, solutes, and toxins in the blood.
- Medication: Medicines such as steroids are used to lower the calcium levels in the blood.
Our team consists of orthopedic surgeons, trauma surgeons, physical medicine experts, physiotherapists, and a bone specialist doctor who with their dedicated support have treated countless cases of these conditions. This has made us one of the best hospitals in India.
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