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Calcium is essential for healthy bodily
functions. When calcium levels are abnormally high or low
patients can develop symptoms such as muscle weakness,
lethargy, cardiac arrhythmias, nausea, loss of appetite and
constipation.
Causes of Hypercalcemia ( High Calcium)
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Certain medications, such as
lithium or thiazide diuretics |
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Hyperparathyroidism |
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Certain cancers |
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Sarcoidosis |
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Excessive use of calcium or
vitamin D supplements |
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Dialysis for chronic kidney
failure |
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Adrenal gland failure |
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Overactive thyroid
(hyperthyroidism) |
Causes of Hypocalcemia ( Low Calcium )
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Hypoalbuminemia - low albumin ( a protein) is the
most common cause of low albumin readings. |
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Hypomagnesemia |
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Hyperphosphatemia |
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Acute pancreatitis |
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Cancer |
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Liver Failure |
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Kidney Failure |
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Sarcoidosis |
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Medications |
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Hypoparathyroidis |
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Vitamin D deficiency/resistance |
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