What is Hypercalcemia?
'''Hypercalcemia''' is too much [[calcium]] in the body. It is usually caused by either [[cancer]] or [[parathyroid]] disease. If hypercalcemia is severe, it may cause changes in mental status. Other symptoms can include [[nausea]], [[abdominal pain]], [[constipation]], and thirst.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypercalcemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355523|title=Hypercalcemia - Symptoms and causes|website=Mayo Clinic}}</ref> Hypercalcemia can be asscociated with [[Sarcoidosis]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uptodate.com/contents/hypercalcemia-in-granulomatous-diseases|title=UpToDate|website=www.uptodate.com}}</ref> or [[Tuberculosis]]. ==References== {{reflist}} {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Medical signs]]