What are the symptoms of calcium deficiency or excess in older adults?

Question: What are the signs of calcium excess and deficiency in a 57-year-old woman? What kind of diet should be followed if there is an excess or deficiency?

Reply:
1. Symptoms ofexcess calciumSymptoms include: loss of appetite, nausea, thirst, frequent urination, constipation, kidney stones, fatigue, muscle weakness, etc.

Symptoms of calcium deficiency include numbness in the lips, tongue, fingertips, and toes. In more severe cases, muscle spasms can occur, causing cramps or hand contractures (also known as the midwife's hand sign).

2. Hypocalcemia is often caused by diet.calcium deficiencyVitamin D deficiency or excess calcium in the blood is often associated with medical conditions such as:hyperthyroidismThis could be due to malignancy or severe dehydration. Therefore, if you have hypercalcemia, you should see an endocrinologist for diagnosis and appropriate treatment depending on the cause.

For hypocalcemia, depending on the cause, doctors will supplement with calcium, vitamin D, or calcitriol. In addition, patients should supplement with calcium-rich foods such as shrimp, crab, milk, cheese, etc., and have an appropriate exercise regimen.

3. If the elderly person does not have any underlying medical conditions (such as diabetes), they can drink any type of milk currently available on the market.

According to the website of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City - NT