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Hypercalcemia is a disorder in which there is too much calcium in the blood.
Hypercalcemia is a disorder in which there is too much calcium in the blood.


==What are the symptoms of (condition)?==
==What are the symptoms of Hypercalcemia?==
'''Abdominal symptoms''':
* [[Constipation]]
* [[Nausea]]
* [[Pain]]
* Poor appetite
* [[Vomiting]]
 
'''Kidney symptoms:'''
* [[Flank pain]]
* [[Frequent thirst]]
* [[Frequent urination]]
 
'''Muscle symptoms:'''
[[Muscle twitches]]
[[Weakness]]
 
'''Psychological symptoms:'''
* [[Apathy]]
* [[Dementia]]
* [[Depression]]
* [[Irritability]]
* [[Memory loss]]
 
'''Skeletal symptoms:'''
* [[Bone pain]]
* [[Bowing]] of the shoulders
* [[Fractures]] due to disease (pathological fractures)
* Loss of height
* [[Spinal column curvature]]


==What causes (condition)?==
==What causes (condition)?==

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Overview

Hypercalcemia is a disorder in which there is too much calcium in the blood.

What are the symptoms of Hypercalcemia?

Abdominal symptoms:

Kidney symptoms:

Muscle symptoms: Muscle twitches Weakness

Psychological symptoms:

Skeletal symptoms:

What causes (condition)?

Who is at highest risk?

When to seek urgent medical care?

Diagnosis

Treatment options

Diseases with similar symptoms

Where to find medical care for (condition)?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Condition

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

Prevention

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