Cancer Australia

Hypercalcaemia

What is it?	High level of calcium in the blood
What causes it?	Cancer in the bone: increase in the amount of calcium absorbed into the blood from the bones inability of the kidneys to get rid of the excess calcium
Symptoms	Increased urination Excessive thirst Dehydration Vomiting Constipation Muscle weakness Drowsiness Confusion
How to treat	Fluids to treat the dehydration Treatment with drugs called bisphosphonates to stop damage to the bone A change in hormonal therapy or chemotherapy

Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 September 2009 15:59