What is hypercalcemia?
Hypercalcemia is a condition in which the calcium level in the blood is above normal range. The cause of hypercalcemia include hyperparathyroidism, vitamin D toxicity, and cancer.
How do members experience hypercalcemia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hypercalcemia*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for hypercalcemia*
Who has hypercalcemia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 11 | |
| 50s | 20 | |
| 60s | 24 | |
| 70+ | 9 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 15 | |
| Female | 53 |