A higher-than-normal calcium level in the blood, otherwise known as hypercalcaemia, is a frequently underdiagnosed condition. I have encountered situations where patients have not been told about their raised calcium levels, even though it was detected on blood tests years before and noted in their records. Some patients with high calcium levels experience symptoms, the severity of which usually corresponds to the level of calcium in the blood. This is as a number of complications can ensue as a result of the excessively high calcium levels if it is left untreated. A treatable conditionA recent patient came to me for evaluation due to his persistently high blood calcium levels.

Source: The Star September 06, 2020 04:52 UTC