What is nephrocalcinosis?

Nephrocalcinosis is a rare disorder in which excess calcium is deposited in the kidneys. The condition may be caused by another condition/disorder, medications, or an infection and usually does not cause symptoms for the individual.

How do members experience nephrocalcinosis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with nephrocalcinosis*

*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 nephrocalcinosis*

Who has nephrocalcinosis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 8
40s 6
50s 4
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 17