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Hypercalcemia

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A higher-than-normal level of calcium in the blood.

This can cause a number of nonspecific symptoms, including loss of appetite, nausea, thirst, fatigue, muscle weakness, restlessness, and confusion.

Excessive intake of calcium may cause muscle weakness and constipation, affect the conduction of electrical impulses in the heart (heart block) lead to calcium stones (nephrocalcinosis), in the urinary tract, impair kidney function, and interfere with the absorption of iron predisposing to iron deficiency.

According to the National Academy of Sciences, adequate intake of calcium is 1 gram daily for both men and women.

The upper limit for calcium intake is 2.5 grams daily

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