Calcium metabolism disorders
Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Risk Factors, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

What are the symptoms of Calcium metabolism disorders?

The major symptoms of hypocalcemia are:

• Stiffness or spasms in muscles are common
• A state of confusion, problems in memory
• Paresthesia: It is a prickling sensation in the hands or feet
• Anxiety, depression, irritability, fatigue
• Parkinson, epilepsy, dementia
• Swelling of the optic disc, cataract
• Arrhythmias, congestive heart failure may sometimes occur
• Spasms of the larynx
• Dry skin, brittle nails, coarse hair, itching
• Kidney stones and calcium deposits in the body are common
• Lightheadedness

The major symptoms of hypercalcemia are:

• Gastrointestinal conditions such as constipation, nausea, decrease in appetite
• Kidney conditions such as stones, frequent urination
• Psychological conditions such as confusion
• Pain in the bones, susceptibility to fracture

What are the complications of Calcium metabolism disorders?

Some of the major complications of hypocalcemia are:

• Eye damage
• Acute seizures 
• Parkinson’s disease
• Abnormal heartbeat leading to arrhythmias
• Osteoporosis
• Kidney stones
• Renal failure
• Arrhythmia

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References: 

• Calcium metabolism disorders. Cleveland Clinic. Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/transcripts/1369_calcium-metabolism-disorders-causes-symptoms-and-treatments Accessed on June 26th, 2020.
• Calcium metabolism disorders. Renaland Available at: https://www.renalandurologynews.com/home/decision-support-in-medicine/nephrology-hypertension/calcium-metabolism-disorders/ Accessed on June 26th, 2020.
• Calcium metabolism disorders. Access Medicine. Available at: http://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=2287&sectionid=177426761 Accessed on June 26th, 2020.

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