What is Hypocalcemia?

Calcium is an element that has various functions in the body such as the formation of bones, teeth, blood clotting, etc. Hypocalcemia or calcium deficiency is a condition in which the level of calcium in blood or plasma is less than average in the body.

What are the causes of Hypocalcemia?

Mild hypocalcemia can sometimes be asymptomatic

• Increased levels of lactic acid in the blood
• Increased levels of phosphate in the blood
• Decreased albumin concentration
• Some medications, such as phenytoin, phenobarbital may reduce calcium levels in the body
• Stress, anxiety
• Excessive exercise performed by the individual
• Intestinal disorders
• Cancer that is spreading
• Diabetes in new mothers

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References:

• Hypocalcemia. Healthline. Available: https://www.healthline.com/health/hypocalcemia Accessed on June 29, 2020.
• Hypocalcemia. Medscape. Available at: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/241893-overview Accessed on June 29, 2020.
• Hypocalcemia. Medicine Net. Available at: https://www.medicinenet.com/hypocalcemia_symptoms_and_signs/symptoms.htm Accessed on June 29, 2020.

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