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Milk and and all dairy products(cheese, yogurt) are rich in calcium. If you do not enjoy consuming those foods than try taking calcium supplements. They have them in chewable "candies."

Cheese, milk, yogurt and other dairy products are rich in calcium. Sesame seeds, tofu, dried herbs, almonds, flax seeds, Brazil nuts, herring fish and green leafy vegetables such as kale are also high in calcium.

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What Hormone responds to high levels of calcium in the blood?

Calcitonin is the hormone that responds to high levels of calcium in the blood by promoting calcium deposition in the bones, thus helping to lower blood calcium levels.


What do you mean by a high calcium level?

high protein can lead to kidney stones. high calcium can lead to deposits in bone joints. youll hear or feel your bones more.


If Blood PTH level is high 143 and urine calcium high 331 but blood calcium normal 9.6 would this indicate a parathyroid problem?

Yes, a high blood PTH level and high urine calcium with normal blood calcium levels may indicate a parathyroid problem, such as primary hyperparathyroidism. In this condition, the parathyroid glands produce too much PTH, leading to increased calcium release from the bones and high calcium excretion in the urine. Further investigation and consultation with a healthcare provider, such as an endocrinologist, would be needed for a definitive diagnosis and treatment.


What are the effects of parathyroid horomone in relation to calcium?

It increases the calcium level. Also decreases phosphate level


What medical term means abnormally low concentration of calcium in the blood?

Calcium is important for healthy bone and tooth. But excessive presence of calcium in blood may cause some problems, such as tiredness, loss of appetite, vomiting.etc. It may also cause diarrhea leading to dehydration and thirst. Sometime with high calcium in blood may cause confusion and a person may become unconscious. High calcium level in blood may indicate excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone which should be treated. High calcium in blood also indicate bone disease. Excessive drinking of milk and frequent intake of antacids can increase calcium level in blood.

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Does calcium have a bad effect?

high level of calcium causesconstipationpsychotic noisebone painkidney stonesdecrease muscle tonemuscle weaknessdepressionconfusionfatigueanorexianauseavomitingpancreatitisincreased urination.low level of calcium causespetechiaperioral tinglingparasthesiatetanylaryngospasmcardiac arrhymias


What happens if the blood has an abnormally high level of calcium?

This can cause kidney damage due to your body not being able to handle the high levels OF calcium


Which 2 foods are good for your bones?

Dairy products and any other food high in calcium. Spinach is an example of a vegetable high in calcium.


What Hormone responds to high levels of calcium in the blood?

Calcitonin is the hormone that responds to high levels of calcium in the blood by promoting calcium deposition in the bones, thus helping to lower blood calcium levels.


What do you mean by a high calcium level?

high protein can lead to kidney stones. high calcium can lead to deposits in bone joints. youll hear or feel your bones more.


What is the food constituent that causes cheese to have high energy?

calcium causes cheese to have high energy levels


What food has high build up of calcium?

Milk and other dairy products


What is your favorite food what level of consumer are you for that food?

My favorite food is pizza. I am a high level pizza consumer.


What diseases cause a high calcium but normal PTH level?

Some conditions that can cause a high calcium level with a normal parathyroid hormone (PTH) level include familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH), certain malignancies like some types of lung cancer, and granulomatous diseases such as sarcoidosis. Additionally, excessive intake of calcium or vitamin D supplements can also lead to high calcium levels with normal PTH.


Does hypercalcemia cause muscle tetany?

Hypocalcemia ( a low serum calcium level), not hypercalcemia ( a high serum calcium level), tends to cause muscle spasm and in severe cases may lead to muscle tetany.


Is a calcium level of 8.3 low?

A calcium level of 8.3 is within the normal range, which is typically around 8.5 to 10.5 mg/dL. It's important to consider other factors and symptoms when evaluating calcium levels, as both low and high levels can have implications for health.


What is hypercalcernia?

This I believe is a very high deposit of calcium level in the blood and usually cause high heart rates or even massive heart attacks