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How is calcium measured in peripheral blood?

How is calcium measured in peripheral blood?

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How is calcium measured in peripheral blood?

Serum calcium is a blood test to measure the amount of calcium in the blood.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What causes excess calcium to be produced in our bodies?

Hypercalcemia is usually a result of overactive parathyroid glands. These four tiny glands are situated in the neck, near the thyroid gland. Other causes of hypercalcemia include cancer, certain other medical disorders, some medications, and taking too much of calcium and vitamin D supplements.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What could cause calcium levels to fluctuate?

Calcium levels fluctuate constantly in response to a number of factors such as food, drink, exercise, stress, infection and other medications.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Why can low calcium cause tetany?

Hypocalcemia causes increased neuromuscular excitability by decreasing the threshold needed for the activation of neurons.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How do I know about the need for calcium in our body?

Low levels of calcium can cause extreme fatigue, which involves a lack of energy and an overall feeling of sluggishness. It can also lead to insomnia. Fatigue associated with a calcium deficiency can also involve lightheadedness, dizziness, and brain fog.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What effect would calcium deficiency have on my body?

A long-term calcium deficiency can lead to dental changes, cataracts, alterations in the brain, and osteoporosis, which causes the bones to become brittle.

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