the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or Paget's disease
Elevation of the blood calcium level. Common in people with myeloma and usually resulting from bone destruction with release of calcium into the blood stream. It is often associated with reduced kidney function since calcium can be toxic to the kidneys. For this reason, hypercalcemia is usually treated on an emergency basis using IV fluids combined with drugs (e.g. a bisphosphonate) to reduce bone destruction along with direct treatment for the myeloma.
An abnormal rise in the amount of calcium in the blood. This can occur as a side effect of overuse of calcipotriene.
An abnormally high level of calcium in the blood.
Excessive amount of calcium in the blood.
a condition marked by abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; can lead to disturbance of cell function in the nerves and muscles and, if not treated, can be fatal
Hypercalcaemia (or Hypercalcemia) is an elevated calcium level in the blood. (Normal range: 9-10.5 mg/dL or 2.2-2.6 mmol/L). It can be an asymptomatic laboratory finding, but because an elevated calcium level is often indicative of other diseases, a diagnosis should be undertaken if it persists.
