What is a Calcium Test?
One of the most vital nutrients in your body is calcium. Your blood contains 1% of the calcium in your body. Your teeth and bones store the remaining amount. Your blood must contain the proper quantity of calcium for your heart, muscles, and nerves to function properly. Additionally, it aids in releasing hormones that impact numerous bodily processes and helps blood arteries transport blood throughout the body.
When To Get Tested For Calcium Test?
The following are signs of elevated calcium levels
- Constipation
- nausea and diarrhea
- belly (abdominal) pain
- reduced appetite
- increased urination
- thirst
- confusion
Low calcium levels can cause these symptoms
- Dry skin, coarse hair, and easily broken nails (after a long period of low levels)
- cramps, spasms, or rigidity in the muscles
- Lip, tongue, finger, and foot tingling
- Arrhythmia (a problem with the rate/rhythm of your heartbeat)
What Do The Results Suggest?
A total calcium test result that is higher than expected could indicate a variety of problems, including:
- Hyperparathyroidism, a disorder in which your parathyroid glands create too much parathyroid hormone, causes your parathyroid glands to be overactive.
- some cancers, such as bone cancer
- Bone diseases, such as bone Paget’s illness
- taking excessive amounts of vitamin D over time
A total calcium test that yields lower-than-average results could indicate:
- Low amounts of blood protein that might be brought on by liver disease or malnutrition
- Hypoparathyroidism, is a disorder in which your parathyroid glands produce insufficient amounts of parathyroid hormone
- inadequate calcium intake
- too low magnesium or vitamin D
- Kidney disease
- Pancreatitis
It’s not always the case that you must seek medical attention if your total calcium blood test results are outside the usual range. However, your food and some medications might impact your calcium levels. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions regarding your results.
GET IN TOUCH WITH AWAMI LAB, GUJRAT
We urge you to get in touch with Awami Labs so they can perform the best calcium test. Our team puts a lot of effort into providing the top lab tests in Gujrat with reliable test results. Our qualified professionals perform the cleanest and safest calcium tests. Along with offering the best lab tests in Gujrat, we also inform and educate our patients about their medical conditions. So get in touch with Awami Lab in Gujrat to learn more.
