What happens if someone has too much calcium?
Too much calcium in your blood can weaken your bones, create kidney stones, and interfere with how your heart and brain work.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
One can consult a general physician.
The recommended calcium intake to prevent calcium stones is 1000-1200 mg per day. If you exceed the recommended calcium intake then it could cause kidney stones.
Hypocalcemia causes increased neuromuscular excitability by decreasing the threshold needed for the activation of neurons.
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.
Exercise is known to help calcium absorb in bones.
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