A lot of people find out they have a calcium imbalance during a routine blood test, often without any warning. Some notice symptoms that don\u2019t seem connected, like kidney stones, muscle cramps, tingling in the hands or feet, constipation, tiredness, or unexplained bone issues. While these symptoms can have different causes, they might be a sign that your body is having trouble managing calcium.<\/p>\n
At King\u2019s College Hospital London in Dubai, our endocrinologists diagnose and treat calcium balance disorders through KIDEO, the King\u2019s Institute of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity. Instead of just fixing an abnormal calcium level, we find out why it changed and create a treatment plan that addresses the root cause.<\/p>\n
Calcium is important for more than just strong bones. It also helps your muscles, nerves, heart, and blood clotting work properly. Your body keeps a close watch on calcium levels in your blood to make sure everything runs smoothly.<\/p>\n
If your calcium levels are too high (hypercalcemia) or too low (hypocalcemia), it usually means something has upset this balance. Common reasons include problems with the parathyroid glands, not enough vitamin D, kidney disease, some medications, or other health issues.<\/p>\n
An abnormal calcium result is often the first sign that something isn’t quite right. Sometimes it’s found during a routine health check, while other people come for assessment after developing recurrent kidney stones, muscle cramps, or a fracture that seems out of proportion to the injury.<\/p>\n
Your doctor may recommend further investigation if blood tests continue to show high or low calcium levels, particularly if they’re accompanied by symptoms such as tingling, muscle spasms, constipation, excessive thirst, or changes in bone health. A personal or family history of parathyroid disease is another reason to have your calcium regulation assessed.<\/p>\n
High calcium levels are usually caused by overactive parathyroid glands, but other health problems and some medications can also play a role. Some people don\u2019t notice any symptoms, while others might get kidney stones, constipation, feel more thirsty, tired, or have bone pain.<\/p>\n
Low calcium can happen if your body doesn\u2019t absorb enough calcium or vitamin D, after surgery on the parathyroid glands, or due to kidney disease and other health issues. You might notice tingling around your mouth, muscle cramps, spasms, or numbness in your hands and feet.<\/p>\n
Vitamin D helps your body take in calcium from food. If you don\u2019t have enough vitamin D, it can lead to calcium imbalance, weaker bones, and sometimes problems with the parathyroid glands.<\/p>\n
The four parathyroid glands control calcium levels by making parathyroid hormone (PTH). Problems with these glands are a common reason for abnormal calcium levels and are usually checked when testing for calcium issues.<\/p>\n
An unusual calcium result is just the beginning. Your endocrinologist will look at your symptoms, medical history, medications, and other blood tests to figure out why your calcium level changed.<\/p>\n
Your assessment may include:<\/p>\n
Treatment is based on what\u2019s causing the problem, not just the calcium level itself.<\/p>\n
Some people need treatment for low vitamin D or other nutrition issues, while others might need medicine to control calcium or treatment for a parathyroid problem. If an overactive parathyroid gland is the cause, surgery might be suggested. During treatment, regular blood tests help keep your calcium at a healthy level and lower the risk of future problems.<\/p>\n
The best doctors for calcium balance disorders in Dubai are Dr. Emran Ghaffar Khan, Dr. Sakina Koubeh, Dr. Momin Kamal Shah, Dr. Hammad Bajwa, Dr. Muhammad Owais Murtaza, Dr. Jawad Bashir, and Dr. Mohammad Sadiq Jeeyavudeen at King\u2019s College Hospital Dubai.<\/p>\n
Our endocrinologists find and treat problems with calcium in the body, like high or low calcium, vitamin D deficiency, and parathyroid disease. If you need surgery, they work closely with endocrine surgeons and other specialists to make sure your care is well coordinated.<\/p>\n
Calcium disorders can affect more than just your bones. Depending on the cause, they might also impact your kidneys, muscles, nerves, heart, and your long-term bone health.<\/p>\n
At King\u2019s College Hospital Dubai, our endocrinologists do more than just look at your blood test results. They find out why your calcium level changed, so they can suggest treatment that fixes the problem and helps prevent future issues.<\/p>\n
To make an appointment with our endocrinology team, you can call 800 7777, fill out the online request form, or use the KingsHub app.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":33878,"parent":7990,"menu_order":697,"template":"","service-category":[],"class_list":["post-402","service","type-service","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t