Examples of hypercalcemia in a Sentence
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People who take calcium supplements: Lysine may increase the amount of calcium your body absorbs, which could potentially lead to hypercalcemia.
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 6 June 2024
In more extreme cases, hypercalcemia (high serum calcium) or hypercalciuria (high urine calcium) can cause poor muscle tone, renal insufficiency, weight loss, fatigue, polyuria, heart arrhythmias, and a higher risk of heart disease.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
Also, if someone is taking very high doses of vitamin D for health reasons (as directed by their doctor), taking vitamin K may help reduce certain risks associated with vitamin D toxicity, such as the buildup of calcium in the bloodstream, also known as hypercalcemia.
—Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
Individuals with certain conditions such as hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood) or heart disease should exercise caution when taking high doses of vitamin D.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2023
However, excessive intake can lead to adverse effects, such as hypercalcemia (excess calcium in the blood).
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Aug. 2023
Adverse side effects include hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood), which can lead to muscle weakness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and dehydration.
—Anne Cook Carroll, Ms, Parents, 3 Aug. 2023
Too much vitamin D in your body can lead to hypercalcemia, or a buildup of calcium in the blood, and can cause nausea and vomiting, weakness, and frequent urination.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 25 July 2023
However, taking too much vitamin D can lead to hypercalcemia or high levels of calcium in the blood.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 6 June 2024
In more extreme cases, hypercalcemia (high serum calcium) or hypercalciuria (high urine calcium) can cause poor muscle tone, renal insufficiency, weight loss, fatigue, polyuria, heart arrhythmias, and a higher risk of heart disease.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
Also, if someone is taking very high doses of vitamin D for health reasons (as directed by their doctor), taking vitamin K may help reduce certain risks associated with vitamin D toxicity, such as the buildup of calcium in the bloodstream, also known as hypercalcemia.
—Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
Individuals with certain conditions such as hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood) or heart disease should exercise caution when taking high doses of vitamin D.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2023
However, excessive intake can lead to adverse effects, such as hypercalcemia (excess calcium in the blood).
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Aug. 2023
Adverse side effects include hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood), which can lead to muscle weakness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and dehydration.
—Anne Cook Carroll, Ms, Parents, 3 Aug. 2023
Too much vitamin D in your body can lead to hypercalcemia, or a buildup of calcium in the blood, and can cause nausea and vomiting, weakness, and frequent urination.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 25 July 2023
However, taking too much vitamin D can lead to hypercalcemia or high levels of calcium in the blood.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
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“Hypercalcemia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypercalcemia. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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hypercalcemia
noun
hy·per·cal·ce·mia
variants
or chiefly British hypercalcaemia
: the presence of an excess of calcium in the blood
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