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Calcium is a major part of our diet because it is the most abundant mineral in the human body. It strengthens the bones, the teeth and also essential for the contraction and dilatation of the blood vessels, transmission of nerve impulses, intracellular signalling and muscle function. Without Calcium the following will happen:
Muscle Cramps: Calcium plays a major role in the biochemical processes that cause contraction of muscles and lack of calcium will cause muscle cramps. These are the painful contractions of the muscles that commonly affect the thighs and lower calf.
Bone Loss: Almost 99 percent of the calcium is stored in your bones and teeth. Calcium from your bones and teeth may also be reabsorbed into the blood due to the hormonal changes that happen in women after menopause. Along with other medications, calcium and vitamin D supplements may be prescribed to reverse bone loss. The supplements however are associated with a variety of side effects including kidney stones and they should not be used without a doctor.
Nervous System Disorders: Lack of calcium may affect the normal functioning of the brain, which will make you keep on forgetting things. It will also lead to anxiety, depression, insomnia and convulsions. It can also cause neuromuscular irritability and numbness in the fingers and toes.
Hypertension: Calcium also balances the ionic channels that are responsible for the contraction and dilatation of blood vessels. If there is a lack of calcium this will affect the blood flow which can involve you going to hospital regularly for certain blood tests.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoCalcium is a mineral that is needed by the human body. Some signs of calcium deficiency include osteoporosis and rickets.
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∙ 15y agoOsteoperosis (weak and/or brittle bone) is most common.
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∙ 12y agoA deficiency in calcium leads to unusually short children and weak bones that break easily. To prevent this, drink milk frequently.
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∙ 13y agoThis can be caused by insufficient intake of calcium in the diet and/or various disease states.
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∙ 12y agohypocalcaemia
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∙ 14y agoosteoporosis
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∙ 12y agoscurvy
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Does calcium deficiency cause convulsions?
Yes. Our newborn was hospitalized for a week due to a calcium deficiency. She was having seizures.
Is calcium deficiency a learning disability?
Calcium deficiency is NOT a learning disability. It's just a lack of calcium in the body, it's not a learning disability however some people with calcium deficiency may also have learning disabilities. -x- K -x-
What is caused by a deficiency in calcium?
Osteoporosis
deficiency disease caused by calcium?
Calcium deficiency can lead to a number of diseases and disorders, including osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, hypocalcemia, and dental caries. In children, calcium deficiency can cause stunted growth, soft bones, and weakened teeth. In adults, calcium deficiency can cause bone and muscle weakness, nerve problems, and fatigue.
What is condition resulting from a calcium deficiency?
Osteoporosis
What are risk factors for calcium deficiency?
calcium deficiency can lead to hypocalcemia which is associated with muscular weakness and weak bones.Long term deficiency can lead to osteoporosis ,which is characterized by increase fracture tendency especially in females.
Give a sentence for the word deficiency?
He has some calcium deficiency, he needs to take some vitamins.
Why does my arm hurt (baseball)?
due to calcium deficiency
What is the most common mineral deficiency in the elderly?
Calcium
What do you do when your dog suffers from calcium deficiency?
The medical condition known as hypocalcemia refers to the low levels of calcium in a dog's blood. To overcome this deficiency, give supplements and nutrients that have calcium in it. Also consult your dog's vet.
What is the disease caused by lack of calcium?
Calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth. Calcium deficiency can lead to disorders like osteoporosis (brittle bones)
What can you do about a calcium deficiency?
Eat calcium sandals every day twice but donot take protein tablets along with calcium tblets
