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Suggest Treatment For High Calcium Level In A Child
hello my 5 month old grandson is being sent to a specialist for high levels of calcium and something about his thyroid. He was big when he was born and he s big now he weights 21 pounds and he cries a lot not as much as he used to. They thought he might have acid reflux but ... anyway what could it be? Nothing serious serious I hope
High calcium levels, or hypercalcemia as it is called, may be caused due to excess of certain hormones secreted by the parathyroid glands which are small dot like structures on the wall of the thyroid gland. Treatment depends on the magnitude of the problems caused. Appropriate hydration with adequate amount of fluids is very essential Cetain medicines may be given to bring down the toxic effect of calcium on the kidneys, liver and heart. A vitamin D derivative called calcitonin can be given. Dialysis or destruction of the parathyroid glands may be required in more extreme cases. Please remain in the follow up of your doctor and he will be better able to explain the gravity of the scenario and its management.
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Suggest Treatment For High Calcium Level In A Child
High calcium levels, or hypercalcemia as it is called, may be caused due to excess of certain hormones secreted by the parathyroid glands which are small dot like structures on the wall of the thyroid gland. Treatment depends on the magnitude of the problems caused. Appropriate hydration with adequate amount of fluids is very essential Cetain medicines may be given to bring down the toxic effect of calcium on the kidneys, liver and heart. A vitamin D derivative called calcitonin can be given. Dialysis or destruction of the parathyroid glands may be required in more extreme cases. Please remain in the follow up of your doctor and he will be better able to explain the gravity of the scenario and its management.