Calcium metabolism disorders
Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Risk Factors, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
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What are the symptoms of Calcium metabolism disorders?
The major symptoms of hypocalcemia are:
- Stiffness or spasms in muscles are common
- A state of confusion, problems in memory
- Paresthesia: It is a prickling sensation in the hands or feet
- Anxiety, depression, irritability, fatigue
- Parkinson, epilepsy, dementia
- Swelling of the optic disc, cataract
- Arrhythmias, congestive heart failure may sometimes occur
- Spasms of the larynx
- Dry skin, brittle nails, coarse hair, itching
- Kidney stones and calcium deposits in the body are common
- Lightheadedness
The major symptoms of hypercalcemia are:
- Gastrointestinal conditions such as constipation, nausea, decrease in appetite
- Kidney conditions such as stones, frequent urination
- Psychological conditions such as confusion
- Pain in the bones, susceptibility to fracture
What are the complications of Calcium metabolism disorders?
Some of the major complications of hypocalcemia are:
- Eye damage
- Acute seizures
- Parkinson’s disease
- Abnormal heartbeat leading to arrhythmias
- Osteoporosis
- Kidney stones
- Renal failure
- Arrhythmia
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References:
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- Calcium metabolism disorders. Renaland Available at: https://www.renalandurologynews.com/home/decision-support-in-medicine/nephrology-hypertension/calcium-metabolism-disorders/ Accessed on June 26th, 2020.
- Calcium metabolism disorders. Access Medicine. Available at: http://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=2287§ionid=177426761 Accessed on June 26th, 2020.
