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How To Treat High Level Of Calcium?
my father was admitted to the hospital with a high calcium level of 14. he has lost 20 pounds since january and is anemic. he was tested for cancer and thyroid issues, both negative. they found abnormal activity in the right kidney. what is our next step
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
The high calcium can be treated by first knowing the cause of high calcium levels.
Since, you have a history of abnormal kidney function, the high calcium levels could be due to dysfunction of the kidney.
The renal function tests need to be done.
After assessing the kidney functions, the probable diagnosis can be known.
I suggest you to consult a nephrologist for clinical assessment and thus management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
The high calcium can be treated by first knowing the cause of high calcium levels.
Since, you have a history of abnormal kidney function, the high calcium levels could be due to dysfunction of the kidney.
The renal function tests need to be done.
After assessing the kidney functions, the probable diagnosis can be known.
I suggest you to consult a nephrologist for clinical assessment and thus management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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