Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are persistent bodily symptoms without known pathology. An unofficial term has recently emerged in Taiwan to accommodate MUS: autonomic imbalance (AI). AI literally refers to disturbances of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) that innervates vital organs. However,...
Calciphylaxis is a rare disease that mostly affects people who suffer from kidney failure. If you have this disease, your body creates calcium deposits in your blood vessels. These deposits block proper blood flow to parts of your body, which can have serious effects. On the surface, this con...
If you inherit a certain gene, your body misjudges how much calcium is in your blood. You'll send out more PTH than you need. It happens if you have a condition called familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH). But in most cases, you won't have any symptoms or need treatment. Your ...
What is a Thyroid Scan? How Safe is a CT Scan? Discussion Comments ByJaneAir— On Jun 23, 2011 @Azuza - It's great you could be there for your aunt during her procedure. Scans aren't a very big deal medically speaking but they can still be stressful for the patient. ...
This is treated medically with thyroid hormone supplementation – T4 synthesized in the lab and given in the form of a pill. Parathyroid Problems Parathyroid glands can cause problems when one or more of them become hyperfunctioning – they secrete PTH constantly rather than only when you ...
Medically relevant alphaviruses include Venezuelan, Western, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis viruses (VEEV, WEEV, and EEEV), Ross River virus (RRV), and Chikungunya virus (CHIKV). In humans, alphaviruses can cause acute infections marked by high viremia and symptoms, including fever, rash, ...
What is a Thyroid Scan? How Safe is a CT Scan? Discussion Comments By JaneAir — On Jun 23, 2011 @Azuza - It's great you could be there for your aunt during her procedure. Scans aren't a very big deal medically speaking but they can still be stressful for the patient. You are...
Once the patient had been medically stabilized and her mental status had improved, she was discharged home on cinacalcet 30 mg bid to follow up with nephrology and the medical team. CONCLUSION: Lithium has been known to cause hypercalcemia by altering the set point of calcium sensing receptors....
Your doctor may order a blood test to check for hypercalcemia. The blood test can also tell if your parathyroid glands are secreting high levels of PTH. This can help the doctor diagnose you with hyperparathyroidism, which is usually the cause of hypercalcemia. ...