Calcium Increased Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Carcinoma of the Prostate

His serum calcium level and carcinoembryonic antigen were increased. He died 5 months from the start of treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A high-calcium diet is also thought to increase your risk, while eating cooked tomatoes and Brazil nuts could lower it, but more research is needed into the effect of diet [thesun.co.uk]

Bone metastases commonly cause pain, increase the risk of fractures, and can lead to a life-threatening condition characterized by an increased amount of calcium in the blood [texasoncology.com]

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Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate

[…] the risk of prostate cancer diets high in calcium might increase the risk of prostate cancer low plasma alpha-tocopherol concentration (vitamin E) might increase the risk [wcrf.org]

Patients on ADT should receive vitamin D and calcium supplements, and if osteopenia/osteoporosis develops, then a bisphosphonate should be initiated. IV. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

We report a rare case of non-Hodgkin lymphoma presented as an ileocecal mass. The patient was a 77-year-old man with history of symptoms of partial bowel obstruction, intermittent right iliac fossa pain, loss of weight, vomiting and fatigue. Clinical signs included moderate abdominal tenderness with a palpable mass in[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Adenocarcinoma of the Breast

Abstract Occult adenocarcinoma with clinically apparent axillary lymphadenopathy represents a challenging surgical problem. Mammography is frequently unable to identify a primary breast carcinoma, and extramammary sources are common and equally difficult to identify. This may leave the clinician and patient with a[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Bronchogenic Carcinoma

[…] secretion of PTHrP acts like parathyroid hormone to increase bone resorption and renal calcium reabsorption hypercalcemia Associated with squamous cell carcinoma Clinical [epomedicine.com]

[…] in turn stimulates proliferation of keratinocytes (containing melanin) and fibroblasts H ypercalciuria (Renal stones) – decreased intestinal and tubular reabsorption of calcium [epomedicine.com]

[…] polyuria or polydipsia; impairment of renal function Bones – bone pain and fractures; chondrocalcinosis Groans – anorexia, constipation, nausea and vomiting, peptic ulcers (calcium [epomedicine.com]

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Small-Cell Carcinoma of the Lung

Less common symptoms of lung carcinoid tumors may include sudden growth of the hands and feet (acromegaly) and increased blood calcium (hypercalcemia). [mskcc.org]

Other symptoms include fractures, constipation or decreased alertness due to high calcium levels. [cancercenter.com]

[…] secretion of PTHrP acts like parathyroid hormone to increase bone resorption and renal calcium reabsorption hypercalcemia Associated with squamous cell carcinoma See Oncologic [pathophys.org]

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Graves Disease

Hyperthyroidism is associated with an increased excretion of calcium and phosphorous in the urine and stool, which results in a loss of bone mineral. [medicinenet.com]

Brittle bones: too much thyroid hormone affects your body’s ability to get calcium into your bones. [nationwidechildrens.org]

[…] chance of miscarriage irregular heart rhythm or palpitations loss of calcium from the bones leading to decreased bone density How is Hyperthyroidism Diagnosed? [uofmhealth.org]

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Paraneoplastic Syndrome

Increased calcium in blood. Can lead to renal failure. 50% mortality rate if advanced. Considered RT emergency. Most common paraneoplastic syndrome. [quizlet.com]

It increases renal calcium absorption and decreases renal phosphorus absorption. [doi.org]

[…] bone resorption, phosphaturia (hypophosphatemia) and also an increase in tubular calcium reabsorption. [sjkdt.org]

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Rhabdomyosarcoma

Upon muscle activation, titin binds calcium at specific sites, thereby increasing its stiffness, and cross-bridge attachment to actin is thought to free up binding sites for [jeb.biologists.org]

All these studies suggest that upon activation, titin binds calcium at specific locations, thereby increasing its stiffness, and thus its force when stretched. [jeb.biologists.org]

Note that in this model, the passive (titin-based) force increases upon activation because of the calcium binding to titin and the reduction of titin's free-spring length. [jeb.biologists.org]

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Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Gong G, Waris G, Tanveer R, Siddiqui A: Human hepatitis C virus NS5A protein alters intracellular calcium levels, induces oxidative stress, and activates STAT-3 and NF-κB. [doi.org]

Korenaga M, Wang T, Li Y, Showalter LA, Chan T, Sun J, Weinman SA: Hepatitis C virus core protein inhibits mitochondrial electron transport and increases reactive oxygen species [doi.org]

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Primary Hyperparathyroidism

[…] surface so the serum calcium signal increases. [kidneystones.uchicago.edu]

The effects of increased calcium are seen in several body systems including the skeletal, gastrointestinal, renal (kidney), muscular, and central nervous system. [uclahealth.org]

Distinct compounds may modulate calcium homeostasis and simulate PHPT. Thiazide diuretics reduce renal calcium excretion and lead to increased serum calcium levels. [symptoma.com]

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Milk-Alkali Syndrome

Recommendations for increased oral calcium intake during pregnancy along with frequent use of calcium carbonate for GI symptoms during late pregnancy increase this risk. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

calcium excretion, increased delivery of bicarbonate to the distal nephron has been shown to increase calcium reabsorption ( 51 ). [cjasn.asnjournals.org]

Moreover, increased levels of calcium suppress PTH, which can cause increased bicarbonate retention by the kidneys. [symptoma.com]

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Bronchioloalveolar Carcinoma

Bronchioalveolar carcinoma, recently replaced by the terms pulmonary adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS) and minimally invasive adenocarcinoma (MIA), is considered a premalignant lesion. The clinical presentation is nonspecific, with organ-related symptoms of chest pain and cough. Both laboratory and radiographic findings may[…] [symptoma.com]

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Recurrent Small-Cell Carcinoma of the Lung

PURPOSE: To determine the response rate, survival, and toxicity of irinotecan (CPT-11), a topoisomerase I inhibitor, combined with etoposide, a topoisomerase II inhibitor, in refractory or relapsed small-cell lung cancer (SCLC). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Twenty-five patients with refractory or relapsed SCLC were entered[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Sarcoidosis

We believe that an increased level of calcitriol is central to the calcium abnormalities in our patient. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The increased absorption of calcium is presumed to be secondary to increased sensitivity to vitamin D, 3 and it may be decreased or abolished by the development of concomitant [doi.org]

Increased calcium intake does not suppress circulating 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D in normocalcemic patients with sarcoidosis. [doi.org]

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Addison's Disease

There's no special diet you must follow with Addison's disease, but additional calcium and vitamin D may be beneficial and increasing your sodium intake may be recommended [livestrong.com]

Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers are clinically useful as second line agents, but diuretics should be avoided. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Treatment with steroids is associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis which is a condition which may cause bones to fracture or become less dense. [adrenalfatiguesolution.com]

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Hypercalcemia of Malignancy

In most tumors, parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) is the primary mediator of calcium. PTHrP stimulates increased bone resorption by osteoclasts. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: The signs and symptoms of increasing serum calcium are difficult to distinguish from disease-related or cytotoxic treatment-related side [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypercalcemia of malignancy (HCM) results primarily from increased bone resorption by osteoclasts and, to a lesser extent, from increased renal tubular reabsorption. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Nephrocalcinosis

Overview Nephrocalcinosis refers to increased calcium content of the kidneys. [checkorphan.org]

Nephrocalcinosis may be defined as a generalized increase in the calcium content of the kidneys. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Nephrocalcinosis may be defined as a generalized increase in the calcium content of the kidneys. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Multiple Myeloma

calcium, renal insufficiency, anaemia, or bone lesions (CRAB) attributed to the plasma cell proliferative process. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The symptoms related to myeloma are described with the mnemonic acronym "CRAB,"with each letter corresponding to a symptom: Calcium levels are increased, which is known as [cancer.net]

In addition, damaged and eroding bones can increase your blood’s calcium levels. These higher calcium levels can interfere with your kidneys’ ability to filter waste. [healthline.com]

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Parathyroid Adenoma

[…] parathyroid hormone, serum calcium increased Prognosis benign Other depression, psychosis, delirium, coma, ataxia Clin. [librepathology.org]

After treatment with Aredia (pamidronate disodium) infusion, calcium decreased to 2.73 mmol/L. In 2010 the serum calcium levels increased again to 3 mmol/L. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Phosphorus Vitamin D A 24-hour urine test may be done to check for increased calcium in the urine. [nlm.nih.gov]

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Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

[…] bone calcium concentration increased from 61.13 mg/cm 3 13.85 to 62.94 mg/cm 3 14.80 (t 2.370, P .023) from baseline to follow-up. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The serum calcium level increased gradually in response to administration of vitamin D and calcium carbonate, but serum PTH level remained low. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] doses of oral calcitriol and calcium carbonate. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Calcium-containing Renal Stone

Increased calcium, increased citrate, increased oxalate, increased free water clearance 2. [quizlet.com]

The possible roles of the diet and of intestinal absorption in the increased excretion of oxalate by patients with renal calcium stones have been studied. 2. [clinsci.org]

In general, urinary calcium increases with dietary calcium intake (see Hypercalciuria ). Urinary calcium increases in patients with high sodium chloride intake. [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Hodgkin Lymphoma

This increase in blood calcium, or hypercalcemia, causes subtle signs that are important for both Hodgkin's survivors and their families to recognize. [livestrong.com]

[…] release of calcium into the myocytes from the sarcoplasmic reticulum. [3, 10] Increased SNS activity is further evidenced by a marked increase in the incidence of sinus tachycardia [emedicine.medscape.com]

However, before the invasion is extensive, cancerous tissue displacing calcium in the bone will send this mineral into the blood. [livestrong.com]

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Nephroblastoma

A single institution's experience of three patients with nephroblastoma extending via the inferior vena cava to the right heart is described. The case reports and the pertinent literature illustrate that preoperative failure to detect the intracardial extension increases the risk of right outflow obstruction and[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Apathetic Thyrotoxicosis with Thyrotoxic Crisis

[…] tongue tremor, increased blood calcium levels, anovulatory menstrual periods, amenorrhea, which causes scanty or absent menstrual periods, decreased peripheral resistance, [livingwithgravesdisease.com]

[…] in case of Graves’ disease that may or may not be accompanied by double vision Higher rate of miscarriage Irregular heart rhythm, (more frequent in women over 60 years) Increased [hyperthyroidismsymptomsx.com]

The thyroid controls the rate of metabolism and Thyroid T3 contains nutrients that increase thyroid output and increase the body's metabolic rate without the use of stimulants [moondragon.org]

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Hepatic Sarcoidosis

None of our patients had increased calcium levels. An elevated acute phase reactants was noted in all cases. [panafrican-med-journal.com]

The patient responded well to steroid treatment by normalizing serum calcium and creatinine levels and reducing lymph node size. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Kidney, urinary tract, and blood symptoms of Sarcoidosis may involve confusion, increased urination, and an increased amount of calcium in either your urine or blood, which [disabled-world.com]

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VIPoma

[…] serum calcium (hypercalcemia) Increased blood glucose (hyperglycemia) Muscle weakness Crampy abdominal pain, back pain Signs and symptoms of any underlying disorder, such [dovemed.com]

[…] in intracellular calcium rate (11). [eje.bioscientifica.com]

[…] blood calcium and glucose levels. [dovemed.com]

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Islet Cell Tumor

Calcium infusion test : A test to measure the amount of gastrin in the blood after a drug called calcium gluconate is infused. [rarecancers.org.au]

When there is a gastrinoma, the secretin causes an increase in how much gastric acid is made and the level of gastrin in the blood. [rarecancers.org.au]

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Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Nocardiosis is an opportunistic infection in a patient with underlying immune suppression and organ transplant. Clinical syndromes are varied and ranges from pulmonary, disseminated, cutaneous along with central nervous system involvement. Herein, we report a rare case of disseminated pulmonary nocardiosis with[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis

Vitamin D deficiency causes impaired calcium absorption which can lead to osteomalacia in adults and is also associated with extraskeletal sequelae including increased risks [sjkdt.org]

[…] with profound acidosis Increased Normal Decreased K excretion Increased Increased Decreased Calcium excretion Increased Normal to increased Normal (?) [netscut.templaro.com]

Potassium citrate can be substituted when persistent hypokalemia is present or, because sodium increases calcium excretion, when calcium calculi are present. [merckmanuals.com]

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