Calcium metabolism disorders

What are the causes of Calcium metabolism disorders?

The major causes of hypocalcemia are:

• Hypoparathyroidism: It is the condition in which secretion of parathyroid hormone is decreased and this leads to decreased blood levels of calcium (hypocalcemia) and increased levels of blood phosphorus (hyperphosphatemia).
• Pseudohypoparathyroidism: It is a rare inherited or genetic condition in which resistance to parathyroid hormone is shown in the body.
• Lower levels of vitamin D in the body
• Deficiency of magnesium in body
• Conditions like renal failure
• Intolerance to foods containing calcium
• Changes in hormone levels
• Genetic factors
  
  

  • The major causes of hypercalcemia are:

    • Hyperparathyroidism: It is a condition in which secretion of parathyroid hormone is increased.
    • Malignant tumors
    • Immobilization over a prolonged period
    • Use of drugs
    • Hereditary factors: Positive family history may result in the development of this disorder
    • Excess levels of vitamin D in the body

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