Calcium Metabolism Disorder
Calcium Metabolism Disorder
Hypocalcemia means you do not have enough calcium in your blood. Calcium is an important mineral that is in almost all parts of your body. It makes your teeth and bones strong and healthy. It also helps your body: Make muscles work well Send and get signals between your nerves and brain Release hormones Keep your heartbeat normal
Name
Hypocalcemia
About this topic
Hypocalcemia means you do not have enough calcium in your blood. Calcium is an important mineral that is in almost all parts of your body. It makes your teeth and bones strong and healthy. It also helps your body: Make muscles work well Send and get signals between your nerves and brain Release hormones Keep your heartbeat normal
What drugs may be needed?
Raise your calcium levels,Help your body absorb calcium from the blood stream
Body systems
Ambulatory Care,Endocrine and Metabolic
What are other common names?
Low Blood Calcium,Low Calcium Level
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