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Have High Level Of Calcium In Blood. Have Previous Medical History. No Medication Till Now. What To Do?
My son who is 32 had high calcium result in his blood work. He is not sure what the exact level was just that it was high. I got scared when I looked on line because when he was younger he was hospitalized with a high white cell count with no other sysmtems and one year later they found a swollen lymph node in his lungs which they watched for years until they just said since it had not changed in size he did not have to go back. He never goes to the doctor so I do not know how long he has had a high leve of calcium in his blood. What could happen to someones body if they let this go and do not follow up with further testing?
Concerned Mother
Concerned Mother
Tue, 4 Jun 2013
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High calcium occur in many conditions for example disorders of endocrinology, vitamin D excess (especially when taken as injections), excess calcium intake and certain cancer.
High calcium has two aspects
1) As a sign of other disease, based on high calcium doctor diagnose the disease and treat accordingly
2) High calcium itself has its own symptoms and sign irrespective to whatever the cause/causes depending upon its blood concentration. These symptoms and signs rage mild trouble to life threatening condition.
I will advise you consult doctor immediately because described background require complete workup.
Hope this helps, wish you and your son the best health.
Thanks for posting your query on Healthcare Magic
High calcium occur in many conditions for example disorders of endocrinology, vitamin D excess (especially when taken as injections), excess calcium intake and certain cancer.
High calcium has two aspects
1) As a sign of other disease, based on high calcium doctor diagnose the disease and treat accordingly
2) High calcium itself has its own symptoms and sign irrespective to whatever the cause/causes depending upon its blood concentration. These symptoms and signs rage mild trouble to life threatening condition.
I will advise you consult doctor immediately because described background require complete workup.
Hope this helps, wish you and your son the best health.
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