Hypercalcaemia Flashcards
1
Q
What are the causes?
A
Parathyroid pathology Cancer Too much calcium in diet Excess vit D Lithium and diuretics Kidney disease Hyperthyroidism
2
Q
How does it present?
A
Often asymptomatic Bone pain Weight loss Nausea and vomiting Tiredness
3
Q
How does hyperparathyroidism present in investigations?
A
Hypercalcaemia in presence of high or non-suppressed PTH
4
Q
What is the usual pathophysiology?
A
Insufficient calcium excretion from kidney or,
Hyperparathyroidism causes excess release of PTH
5
Q
What is the management?
A
If due to parathyroid, parathyroidectomy or calcimimetic drugs
6
Q
What are the complications?
A
Osteoporosis
Kidney stones
