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Results 1 - 10 of 255 for calcium
  1. Calcium and bones 
    The mineral calcium helps your muscles, nerves, and cells work normally. Your body also needs calcium (as well as phosphorus) to make healthy bones. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002062.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Calcium blood test 
    The calcium blood test measures the level of calcium in the blood. This article discusses the test to measure the total amount of calcium in your blood. About one half of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003477.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Calcium - urine 
    This test measures the amount of calcium in the urine. All cells need calcium in order to work. Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth. It is important for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003603.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Calcium - ionized 
    Ionized calcium is calcium in your blood that is not attached to proteins. It is also called free calcium. All cells need calcium ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003486.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Calcium, vitamin D, and your bones 
    Getting enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet can help maintain bone strength and lessen your risk of developing osteoporosis.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000490.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Milk-alkali syndrome 
    ... in which there is a high level of calcium in the body ( hypercalcemia ). This causes a shift ... is almost always caused by taking too many calcium supplements, usually in the form of calcium carbonate. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000332.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Calcium pyrophosphate arthritis 
    Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) arthritis is a joint disease that can cause attacks of arthritis. Like gout, ... Deposition of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) causes this form of arthritis . The buildup of this chemical forms crystals in the cartilage ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000421.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Hypercalcemia 
    Hypercalcemia means you have too much calcium in your blood. ... Parathyroid hormone (PTH) and Vitamin D help manage calcium balance in the body. PTH is made by ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000365.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Calcium in diet 
    Calcium is the most plentiful mineral found in the human body. The teeth and bones contain the most calcium. Nerve cells, body tissues, blood, and other body ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002412.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Calcium carbonate overdose 
    Calcium carbonate is commonly found in antacids (for heartburn) and some dietary supplements. Calcium carbonate overdose occurs when someone takes more than ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002605.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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