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Y does my calcium level in my blood work sometimes spike

By Anonymous June 15, 2012 - 6:48am
 
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Rosa Cabrera RN
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Hi Anon,

Calcium is a mineral that can sometimes spike in the blood for multiple reasons. Causes of hypercalcemia include: medical condiitons, cancer, overactivity of the parathyroid gland, medications, supplements, and/or dehydration. Your doctor will investigate the cause behind your hypercalcemia. For example, the drug lithium can elevate calcium levels in the blood. So, if you are on this drug, your doctor may expect and elevated Calcium level in your blood work. 

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypercalcemia/DS00976/DSECTION=causes

Best Wishes,

Rosa

June 15, 2012 - 8:04am

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