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causes of hypercalcaemia
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primary hyperparathyroidism
malignancy
sarcoidosis
vit D intoxication
acromegaly
thyrotoxicosis
milk-alkali syndrome
drugs: thiazides, calcium containing antacids
dehydration
addisons
pagets disease of the bone
2
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management of hypercalcaemia
A
rehydration with normal saline
bisphosphonates
calcitonin- quicker effect than bisphosphonates
steroids
