Signs of Too Much Calcium in the Blood
According to the Advanced Center for Specialty Care, calcium is a necessary mineral in the human body and is required by nearly every cell within the body for proper functioning. Normally there is a high amount of calcium in the bones and this helps to make bones strong, healthy and resistant to fracture. Sometimes calcium may leak from the bones into an individual's blood, causing numerous problems including weak and brittle bones. An individual with this problem is said to have hypercalcemia. There are some characteristic symptoms individuals will experience if there is too much calcium in the blood.
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Kidney Problems
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An individual with too much calcium in his blood may suffer from painful kidney stones. Levels of calcium in the blood should be checked if kidney stones develop.
Gastrointestinal Problems
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Too much calcium in the blood can cause problems within the digestive system. An individual may experience unexplained abdominal pain, peptic ulcers and/or constipation if her blood calcium level is too high. She may also experience an unexplained loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting.
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Cardiac Problems
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An individual may develop heart problems if there is too much calcium in his blood. High blood calcium levels can cause high blood pressure and congestive heart failure due to the weakening of the heart muscle.
Muscular Problems
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The functioning of an individual's muscles can be affected by high blood calcium levels. Too much calcium in the blood can cause muscle weakness. An individual may also experience muscle aches.
Neurological Symptoms
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High blood calcium levels may cause otherwise unexplained memory loss and confusion.
Other Symptoms
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An individual who has excessive levels of calcium in the blood may have increased thirst and increased urine output. He may also feel lethargic or fatigued.
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