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Results 1 - 10 of 14 for Calcitonin
  1. Calcitonin blood test 
    The calcitonin blood test measures the level of the hormone calcitonin in the blood. ... Calcitonin is a hormone produced in C cells of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003699.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Thyroid cancer - medullary carcinoma 
    ... starts in cells that release a hormone called calcitonin. These cells are called "C" cells. The thyroid ... Cough Cough with blood Diarrhea due to high calcitonin level
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000374.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Migraine 
    ... medicines, such as beta blockers Anti-seizure medicines Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) agents Botulinum toxin type ... A injections for select people Medicines that block calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) Newer devices that provide ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000709.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Hypercalcemia 
    ... a vein -- This is the most important therapy. Calcitonin. Dialysis, if kidney damage is involved. Diuretic medicine, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000365.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Osteoporosis 
    ... bone thinning. Estrogen receptor modulators such as raloxifene. Calcitonin -- a man-made form of a hormone your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000360.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) II 
    ... the body are working. They may include: Blood calcitonin level Blood alkaline phosphatase Blood calcium Blood parathyroid ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000399.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Compression fractures of the back 
    ... and strength around the spine A medicine called calcitonin to help relieve bone pain Surgery may be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000443.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Paget disease of the bone 
    ... by mouth, or given through a vein (intravenously). Calcitonin: This hormone is involved in bone metabolism. It ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000414.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Cluster headache 
    ... Blood pressure medicines Seizure medicine Medicines that block calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), a protein associated with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000786.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Thyroid cancer 
    ... your neck. The following tests may be done: Calcitonin blood test to check for medullary thyroid cancer ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001213.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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