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The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

REBOOT #281 Hypercalcemia: Calci-fun! with Dr. Carl Pallais

Dec 18, 2023
Dr. Carl Pallais, an expert in Hypercalcemia, discusses the regulation of calcium in the body and what happens when it goes wrong. Topics covered include the importance of PTH and phosphorus, causes of hypercalcemia, testing for hypercalcemia, symptoms and history, indications for surgery, and management of hypercalcemia.
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  • Hypercalcemia can be caused by various factors such as primary hyperparathyroidism and hypercalcemia malignancy, and its symptoms can range from mild to severe complications.
  • To diagnose hypercalcemia, repeat calcium levels should be obtained and corrected for albumin levels, while additional tests such as phosphate, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels should also be considered.

Deep dives

Causes and symptoms of hypercalcemia

Hypercalcemia can be caused by various factors, including primary hyperparathyroidism and hypercalcemia malignancy. Symptoms can range from mild constipation and fatigue to severe complications such as renal failure and pancreatitis.

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