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Suggest Medication For Hypercalcemia

My son is 16, 6 1 , 156 lbs, no major medical hx other than having strep throat x 3, and scarlet fever at age 6. No known fm hx as he was adopted. He began having chest pains, pain rated a 5 on 0/10 pain scale, described as a sharp, intense pain last approximately 3-4 seconds and then eases in 3-4 seconds. These episodes are increasing in number and frequency. Denies nausea, vomiting, sweating, or any arm/jaw pain. States the attacks are associated with SOB and increased weakness and fatigue. He now sleeps about 12-14 hours or more daily. Denies any depression, drug use, is a straight A band student and states no objection to taking any kind of drug testing when asked by parents (me) and has no hx or s/sx of such, no personality or attitude changes. Went to MD, and had an EKG showing a bundle branch block and lab work shows severe hypocalcemia. He is now wearing a 24 hour holter monitor, so no results from that yet. We can t see the cardiologist until 11/2/11 and are told to just go to the ER if the pain gets too intense. I m so worried and not sure what else to do?
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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Hi,

The most frequent cause of Hypocalcemia is Hypoalbuminemia due to to the fact that Calcium is bound to Albumin in plasma (blood). If Albumin is normal, then it can be caused by low function of parathyroid glands, some genetic diseases, Vitamin D deficiency and kidney problems.

DiGeorge syndrome is among genetic diseases which causes hypocalcemia. The people with this syndrome can have congenital heart disease. Main symptoms of hypocalcemia are tingling and muscle spasms. Chest pain is not an usual symptom of hypocalcemia, but it can cause skipping of heartbeats which can be perceived as chest pain.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Malkhaz Jalagonia, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Suggest Medication For Hypercalcemia

Hi, The most frequent cause of Hypocalcemia is Hypoalbuminemia due to to the fact that Calcium is bound to Albumin in plasma (blood). If Albumin is normal, then it can be caused by low function of parathyroid glands, some genetic diseases, Vitamin D deficiency and kidney problems. DiGeorge syndrome is among genetic diseases which causes hypocalcemia. The people with this syndrome can have congenital heart disease. Main symptoms of hypocalcemia are tingling and muscle spasms. Chest pain is not an usual symptom of hypocalcemia, but it can cause skipping of heartbeats which can be perceived as chest pain. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Malkhaz Jalagonia, Internal Medicine Specialist