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What Causes Bone Calcium Deposits?
My step Grandson lives in Las Vegas we just found out he has been in a wheel chair for the past month do to Calcium deposits in his bones. Is this he is 15yrs old. They are saying he might have some surgery to scrape the deposits but it might not work. Could this be a Thyroid problem. My other Grandson is 1yr old he has the same Father and I am worried about him too now.
Tue, 22 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your grandfather has bone calcium deposits . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like disorders of calcium metabolism, such as osteoporosis or hypercalcemia or genetic or autoimmune disorders that affect the skeletal system and connective tissues . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like taking sample of tissue for lab test . Doctor may recommend anti inflammatory medicines and applying ice packs and if the pain doesn’t go away, a doctor may recommend removing the deposits with a needle or through surgical approaches. Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist for kidney problem .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your grandfather has bone calcium deposits . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like disorders of calcium metabolism, such as osteoporosis or hypercalcemia or genetic or autoimmune disorders that affect the skeletal system and connective tissues . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like taking sample of tissue for lab test . Doctor may recommend anti inflammatory medicines and applying ice packs and if the pain doesn’t go away, a doctor may recommend removing the deposits with a needle or through surgical approaches. Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist for kidney problem .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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