Definitions for hypercalcemia
ˌhaɪ pər kælˈsi mi əhy·per·cal·cemi·a

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1. hypercalcemia, hypercalcaemianoun

   the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or Paget's disease

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1. hypercalcemianoun

   The presence of an unusually high concentration of calcium in the blood

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1. hypercalcemia

   Hypercalcemia, also spelled hypercalcaemia, is a high calcium (Ca2+) level in the blood serum. The normal range is 2.1–2.6 mmol/L (8.8–10.7 mg/dL, 4.3–5.2 mEq/L), with levels greater than 2.6 mmol/L defined as hypercalcemia. Those with a mild increase that has developed slowly typically have no symptoms. In those with greater levels or rapid onset, symptoms may include abdominal pain, bone pain, confusion, depression, weakness, kidney stones or an abnormal heart rhythm including cardiac arrest.Most outpatient cases are due to primary hyperparathyroidism and inpatient cases due to cancer. Other causes of hypercalcemia include sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, Paget disease, multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN), vitamin D toxicity, familial hypocalciuric hypercalcaemia and certain medications such as lithium and hydrochlorothiazide. Diagnosis should generally include either a corrected calcium or ionized calcium level and be confirmed after a week. Specific changes, such as a shortened QT interval and prolonged PR interval, may be seen on an electrocardiogram (ECG).Treatment may include intravenous fluids, furosemide, calcitonin, intravenous bisphosphonate, in addition to treating the underlying cause. The evidence for furosemide use, however, is poor. In those with very high levels, hospitalization may be required. Haemodialysis may be used in those who do not respond to other treatments. In those with vitamin D toxicity, steroids may be useful. Hypercalcemia is relatively common. Primary hyperparathyroidism occurs in 1–7 per 1,000 people, and hypercalcaemia occurs in about 2.7% of those with cancer.

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1. hypercalcemia

   Hypercalcemia is a medical condition characterized by abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood. This can be due to various underlying conditions including overactivity of the parathyroid glands, certain types of cancer, use of certain medications, or other medical conditions. Symptom severity can range from mild to severe and can include constipation, kidney stones, bone pain, and neurological symptoms like confusion or depression. If left untreated, hypercalcemia can lead to serious complications.

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1. Hypercalcemia

   Abnormally high level of calcium in the blood.

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   The numerical value of hypercalcemia in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

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   The numerical value of hypercalcemia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hypercalcemia
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   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypercalcemia
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