Parathyroid hormone (PTH) and vitamin D regulate calcium balance in the body . PTH is produced by the parathyroid glands -- four small glands located in the neck behind the thyroid gland. Vitamin D is obtained from exposure of skin to sunlight, and from dietary sources such as fortified dairy products, egg yolks, fish, and fortified cereals. Primary hyperparathyroidism is the most common cause of hypercalcemia and is due to excess PTH. The drug lithium, used in treating Bipolar disorder, may increase PTH release and cause hypercalcemia. A genetic mutation that affects the body's ability to regulate calcium is seen in familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH), a benign (non-cancerous) condition. Blood calcium can also be high despite low levels of PTH , however. Some malignant tumors (for example, lung cancers, Breast cancer) produce PTH-related peptide (PTHrP) which increases blood calcium. Excess vitamin D ( hypervitaminosis D ) from diet or inflammatory diseases can also cause hypercalcemia . Kidney failure , adrenal gland failure , hyperthyroidism , prolonged immobilization, use of a class of diuretics called thiazides, and ingestion of massive amounts of calcium (milk-alkali syndrome) are other potential causes. Hypercalcemia affects from 0.1 to 1% of the population. The widespread ability to measure blood calcium since the 1960s has improved detection of the condition, and today most patients with hypercalcemia have no symptoms. Women over the age of 50 are most likely to be hypercalcemic, usually due to primary hyperparathyroidism .
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∙ 15y agoA lack of calcium in the diet can lead to conditions such as osteoporosis, rickets in children, and osteomalacia in adults. These conditions are characterized by weakened bones, increased risk of fractures, and bone deformities. Calcium is crucial for bone health and plays a vital role in various physiological functions in the body.
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∙ 13y agoit is called "you haven't had enough calcium in your diet" disease
Scurvy is a non-infectious disease caused by a deficiency in vitamin C. It can lead to symptoms such as weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin problems. Treatment typically involves increasing vitamin C intake through diet or supplements.
Type 2 diabetes is an example of a disease caused partly by unhealthy behaviors such as poor diet and lack of physical activity, as well as other factors such as genetics and age.
"Rickets" is a condition caused by a deficiency in vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate, leading to weakened or soft bones in children. It can result in deformities like bowed legs or knock-knees. Treatment involves supplementation with vitamin D and calcium.
Rickets is primarily caused by a deficiency in vitamin D, calcium, or phosphorus. These essential nutrients are needed for proper bone development and mineralization. Factors such as insufficient sunlight exposure, poor diet, or certain medical conditions can contribute to the development of rickets.
A lack of calcium can weaken bones and lead to conditions like osteoporosis, where bones become brittle and prone to fractures. Calcium is essential for maintaining bone density and strength, so a deficiency can impair bone health over time.
osteoporosis
RICKETS is a disorder caused y a lack of vitamin D,calcium,or phosphate.
If you mean "scurvy", it is caused by lack of vitamin C in the diet.
Deficiency diseases are diseases that are caused by a lack of an essential nutrient. For example if you did not have enough vitamins in your diet, you would get deficiency diseases such as scurvy.
Osteoporosis According to wikipedia, Hypocalcaemia and , is what is caused by lack of calcium. hypercalcaemia is caused by too much calcium.
They are diseases caused by lack vitaminsthe diseases caused are:rickets,beri beri, scruvy,kwashiorkor.
'Deficiency diseases like goiter (hypthyroid), scurvy (lack of citrus intake), and beriberi (lack of vitamin B1) are all caused by some nutrient that is absent or very low in a person's diet.
Well a diet to low in fat can cause malnutrition from fat-soluble essential nutrients. This causes deficiency diseases. For example, rickets can be caused by lack of vitamin D, a fat soluble nutrient. Vitamin K deficiency is often result of fat malabsorption and that can result in hemorrhagic disease.
nasty diseases like diabeties
If your teeth keep chipping off, it could be a lack of calcium in your diet. Other possible reasons could be decay or lack of other nutrients in the body.
Calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth. Calcium deficiency can lead to disorders like osteoporosis (brittle bones)
lack of nutrients in the diet may cause deficiency diseases