Causes of High Calcium | Masha Livhits, MD & Michael Yeh, MD | UCLAMDChat

UCLA endocrine surgeons Masha Livhits, MD & Michael Yeh, MD, give an overview of the different causes for hypercalcimia, or high levels of calcium in your blood, which can weaken your bones, create kidney stones, and interfere with how your heart and brain work. Learn more: www.uclahealth.org/endocrine-...

[@conniearias9763]

This video is excellent with all the detail. They say not to diagnose one self but its important to have all the facts and provide details and facts to your doctor so as to get the correct diagnosis.

[@user-lz1wh1ct8c]

I hope you will add to your talk few points related to the role of Vitamin K2 in the metabolism of calcium and its balance between bones and teeth on one side and the blood on the other side,....Thank you so much for your nice presentation....Dr Mansour Albosultan PhD,DM

[@jackiemargaret437]

Thank you sooo much for a very comprehensive response to Primaryhyperparathyroidism.

[@sherylhokianga3]

Thanks 4 The Imformation In The Comments About K2 And D3!..I’m Willing 2 Try Anything B4 My Specialist Appointment Comes Up!

[@benphartine]

Great speakers, very well informed. Perfect Supporting Slides!

[@justgopro8511]

Great video, thanks for the detailed explanation and the constant simplified analogies that help understanding

[@heidiyamami3884]

I love how understandable this is!!!

[@Nycholletta]

Thank you for this! I have had this disease since 2016. Just got diagnosed nov 23 w PHPT. Thus lecture was very helpful!

[@carmenboyd121]

Excellent information! Thank you!

[@jameskantor0459]

Best video I have seen on the subject. Thank you.

[@paintosignup]

It’s great video explaining about calcium. I just hope when they referred to the picture, the camera should zoom in on the picture so we can really see what they are referring to.

[@suecastillo4056]

Thank you!!! I’m 72 and have been diagnosed with a too high calcium production... I was also diagnosed with osteoporosis... I’ve been tested a couple of times and am scheduled for surgery to correct the excess calcium. I trust my Dr. and am a client at Sansum clinic in SantaBarbara... I learned a LOT with this video! Thank you so very much for all of your information! I understand so much more than I did!!! Blessings!🙋‍♀️♥️🤗

[@patriciarussell1177]

Are you still alive?

[@almalutchman4552]

Hi. When ever since primary age is to focus on eats that cover a wide variety of intake The result is that l should pick up alittle here and alittle there and cover as many nutrients l need for healthy body and general health Good eating is also to go heavy on seasonal foods when in season Eating and Fasting I hr water fast 8 hrs of varied eats like cooked raw half cooked foods 1 to 2 hrs water fast 13 to 14 hrs of fast 8 to 10 of to12 hrs of activities 12 hrs of rest meditation listening to music sleep

[@suecastillo4056]

@@patriciarussell1177 I am and doing great! They removed the lower left corner of my parathyroid and it almost immediately put my levels at normal. As of today?( Jan 30, 2022, ) I’m doing great… I am doing IF( I can fast for long periods of time) and eating a basically keto diet, my liver is happy, my labs show my body cell count( red cells) are within normal range, and I’m doing really good health wise… I’m very on top of what I need to do to keep in a healthy range. Working on my osteoporosis now…♥️

[@soniac2156]

Maybe you should consider supplementing D3 and K2, k2 is very very important in osteoporosis

[@nomorewar4189]

@@soniac2156 - right K2 keeps the calcium in the bones - otherwise it gets bleached out with vitamin D and deposits in soft tissue (arteries - muscles and organs)

[@shirleyroberts1240]

GREAT INFORMATION, THANK YOU GOD BLESS YOU 🙏❤⚘😊📿

[@andreaethell2580]

Andrea Ethell Clearly presented description of relevant factors that identify the diagnosis. A must see for patients to explain the potential for corrective action . Thank you so much.

[@deirdrebeckett6122]

Thank you for addressing this over active parathyroid question

[@geraldinemcardle2418]

U say it as it don't matter if its Cancer. In fact its very scary for me today

[@aithathanushree1006]

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[@nancyhagan7553]

fantastic body as God designed it thank you doctors

[@jameskantor0459]

This was a really good video. Thank you for doing it.

[@shirleybogle4918]

Thank you so much for this video !! Very interesting learn.a lot of things that I didn't know.!

[@hubertrichardson8326]

I appreciate the information it shows me a lot

[@MegaXeria]

Thank you!

[@marthasamuelson2742]

THX YOU Great info

[@beautifulrose8619]

That is cute when Michael says he tells his kids that their system is a delicate balance of salt and water. I wish my Dad were that interested in teaching me.

[@lita6982]

Very informative.

[@westfield90]

My mother has the exact symptoms. I’m gonna bring her in to see endocrinology

[@grouseroadie]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@merianfontelera2941]

Excellent presentation, thank you. Going on 70 yo had total thyroidectomy back in 1980, they did not find my parathyroid according to my surgeon, I was advised to take calcium all my life, is that true? Taking Levothyroxine 75 mcg M-Sat and 50 mcg Sunday. Dx now with Osteoporosis from Dexascan after taking Calcium supplement since 1980. Am I taking the wrong kind of calcium supplement? Started on Algae Cal Plus and Magnesium at night. PTH, Calcium, D3 levels are all normal. Question is what is a good calcium supplements to take.

[@magdalenerosary5146]

Your parents must be very proud of you. You’re both so knowledgeable and articulate. Thank you for such an informative presentation!

[@patriciamay2690]

Excellent presentation

[@fayedavin2381]

Very informative for lay people.

[@jkimane424]

Thank you

[@tombryant52jumpscoach]

My calcium level was high in a routine blood test. I cut out all supplements, per my doctor's orders, and had blood tested again 4 weeks later. The level is still high. This has made this my favorite video on the internet. Especially since the endocrinologist recommended is booked up until September. (today is 6/3/21)

[@conniearias9763]

My husband is in the same situation as to the calcium test. He’s had high calcium for several years. Cut out all tums and anything with extra calcium in it. Still high. Going for 2nd calcium and Vit D Hydroxy test as a double check.

[@cp7729]

Edta

[@winniecash1654]

Have you tried mk7? It removes calcium from the blood and puts it where it belongs, our bones.

[@galaxysurfer1122]

@@winniecash1654 Hi, what is Mk7? Do you have any more info about this please?

[@winniecash1654]

@@galaxysurfer1122 mk7 is vitamin k it a form which last longer in the bloodstream than k2. K2 last around 4 hours, k7 around 8. (These are approximations and I'm going from memory. But it'll make the point). By taking k7 you'll reap better benefits. K7 will assist calcium in going into your bones where it needs to go. Does this answer your question?

[@TheHomeExpert5]

What about somebody who takes a calcium supplement?

[@jacquelinesown6675]

Thank you for this video

[@esradewayani88]

I wish my teacher explains subjects like him😅..good job😊

[@gisellealvarado1723]

Great presentation can you do a webinar on hipo

[@samanthadry9214]

fantastic video

[@lavoxii]

Thank you for sharing this video. I have a question about calcium measure. UK measure 2.64 result is above the normal range, would it equivalent be US measure 12.64?

[@DarkoFitCoach]

Find an online calculator which transfers european reference rabge to usa ones

[@akbarshoed]

Yay!!! Information!

[@idahohoosier8989]

Not sure you'll see this. Had a calcium score of 270. Hoshimotos thyroiditis since 1991, fluxuating up and down for yrs. 69 yrs old next month. All I've read/watched sounds pretty scary. Doing a combo treadmill/chemical stress test in July. Trying not to worry. I live in Idaho so can't come see you 2 Blessings, julie

[@mikestaniland3207]

outstanding

[@haqataul4988]

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[@Holubiac]

Great! Congrats!

[@reyreyna5032]

hi i recently found out i had some in my brain and i was just wondering if this is fatal

[@jazminsaltos9132]

Hi doctors, many year ago I had removed one of the parathyroid gland and now when I check my PTH test shows is normal high what can I do

[@sumnimaadhikari3982]

My leg swollen because of calcium freeze,what can I do for treatment to reduce it

[@MandyPS119]

Can damage to thyroid caused by Hashimotos and immune system attacking the gland effect the parathyroid glands? I have elevated calcium and Bun/creatinine ratios. My physical symptoms are extreme.

[@maninironmask7925]

What if I have a mildly high calcium level as well as a high A/G ratio?

[@bigcheetah]

Very informative! Explained in a very easy to understand way.

[@stephanieb505]

I have high casitriol levels but normal cal and pth what does that mean

[@HashBrownDoyler]

i was just diagnosed with autism thank you so much this helps with my tism

[@tumbleweeduk7479]

Have a look at Dr Natasha McBride videos on KZbin. She is very successful with curing autism, starting with her son and created the GAPS diet. NAMASTE 🙏

[@nuday777]

I have a non-cancerous tumor and take high levels of Vitamin D3 at times. This can be why my levels of calcium are elevated

[@imrankhan786111]

My calcium in lipid profile is 10. Can I take VitD and MK7 , so that it returns to bones. But can I take these as I had heart surgery a year ago.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Ok now do one on bone remodeling disease.

[@jsv07018]

What is the rationale of using calcium for dyspepsia? is that because the HCL

[@dorismaxwell7230]

Is 7.5 calcium high or top high if it's too what medication can lover the the calcium level

[@sheliasims5786]

I'm having problems with high calcium now.i had breast cancer just stage 1 they got it all no treatment neither.my cholesterol med.has calcium in it.i got to go for more blood work this week.i dont know what made my calcium high.first time this has ever happen.

[@shaunspellman2856]

I'm currently being tested as my blood calcium level is elevated. Been to the endocrinologist and the hematologist! I've asked that question and really don't get a clear answer!

[@margaretjaeger2064]

Can a person diagnosed with hypothyroidism have hyperparathyroidism at the same time..?

[@michaelgrosz27]

on my last blood toast my calcium was10.3 and my pH was 11 three points below normal my PTH wa low and my calcium was at the top hight end of the normal range

[@mikemoreno4469]

Masha looks gorgeous ❤️

[@sameulbiswas4283]

Nice video

[@markseniel5389]

How about hepatic calcification.?

[@maryhardy1177]

Do Spinal Stenosis. Have anything to with high calcium 11.3, I am 73

[@moonbaby3046]

What about normal PTH, normal blood calcium but high urine calcium?

[@lisaann9120]

And what happens when there is a kidney problem? I've been hospitalized 3x from stones, I have 15 saved from the matter of 9m. I have severe peripheral pain, facial numbness to find out I have extreme high calcium and par.t. I'm only 35

[@tv-yb4zu]

i have calcium in my shoulder i was wondering if my falls are from the calcium? thank you

[@el-hp1lj]

I had calcium deposits in my shoulder. Very painful and near dibilitating. Had surgery. I also have other ossies which may have played a part. Fatty liver, high bp low vit d, gluten intoleramce,high cholsteral. Im focusing now on eatting mext to no sugar and mainly plant based. I ised to eat way to much meat and simple sugars and tons of milk/whey.

[@ritugulia1661]

Thanku so much 🙂🙂

[@halinabemben9932]

Would high calcium in the blood cause a heart attack? Plug in arteries? Also for the lastc10 years my scalp, my hair is dry feels like hair shaft is harder, and my scalp hearts I have to wash my hair ever other day . I also have kidney stones, very small 1 mml.

[@marenkuether-ulberg3311]

Good video, thanks. So apparently there’s a relationship between hypercalcemia, osteopenia, and breast cancer - all of which I have. My parathyroids are clear. I’m worried that the bone leaching medications like anti-estrogen blockers will further harm my bones, boost calcium levels that might encourage CAC, and extra tumors. Geeze , just when I thought I was getting my shit together in time for age 60!

[@Owenandjaxon9934]

Would you suggest seeking further diagnosis with the following levels PTH 20, Calcium 10.5, Vitamin D 32. Furthermore I am experiencing “brain fog” and higher fatigue than normal. Thanks for this video! Very informative!

[@jameskantor6038]

Your Vitamin D3 sounds low. have you heard about vitamin K2? What do you do to have your Calcium checked out?

[@carynm.4662]

Get a referral to an endocrinologist in network with your insurance. Talk to the nurse, not the front desk. Give the nurse your levels & then they will likely schedule your appointment sooner. Trust me. They will see you sooner if you talk to the nurse first! The doctor will do further testing and scans of your parathyroid glands.

[@michaelgrosz27]

My calcium what’s the top by end of the normal range and learn PTH was your points below normal around 11

[@carolelowney8764]

What about radioactive iodine treatment to thyroid? I believe that was the cause of mine and is known to be a cause of PHPT.

[@phwshopping1426]

I had this ten years ago now I have high calcium. Did you have benign hyperparathyroid?

[@mariamaria2751]

No one should do radio active iodine. Drs are stupid

[@ritamikailioniene9371]

what i can do if my calcium is 2.75, thanks

[@gilliani.4328]

What about the heart CT scan for calcium in arteries? Isn’t this a good place to start?

[@gilliani.4328]

Women’s health is so complex. And most doctors have no clue.

[@marciahunter5237]

i ave just found out i have hyperthyriodism and my calsium level is 2.78 mmol/L am i a great risk for hypercalcemia?? or can i get meds for this situation. i am very very worried

[@jameskantor0459]

Hyperthyroidism is not related to hyper parathyroidism.

[@humblecourageous3919]

Edit 7/6/21: I have low bone density but high arterial calcium plaque (CAC score of 594 a few days ago) though no body pain yet. Why does calcium go into my heart and not my bones? I've even been taking K2, D3, and magnesium for last 4 years. HERE IS THE EDIT: Because I got such a high score I went back to a place I had originally gotten a CAC scan. My last score two years ago was 193. On 7/3/21 THEY said it was now 164 - a decrease in CAC showing that the K2, D3, magnesium works. I'm in the process of trying to find out the discrepancy. Perhaps they are using two different scoring methods. The 164 is the Agatston score. Not good - but IMPROVING!

[@winniecash1654]

Look into mk7. I've read it lasts longer in the bloodstream than k2, meaning it'll pull out more calcium and put it where it belongs than k2.

[@humblecourageous3919]

@@winniecash1654 That's the one I'm taking. It is decreasing the plaque at 9% a year. I have never had heart pain and have no body pain whatsoever, so I'll let the plaque decrease slowing and naturally.

[@winniecash1654]

@@humblecourageous3919 me too!

[@sheddkkhan6758]

@@humblecourageous3919 how much ldl you first diagnosis

[@soulthriver-oz6470]

@@winniecash1654 hi, I'm in Australia. Young but shocked to have heart calcification score July of 212 and do have mild jaw and left arm, shoulder aches at times. Can you tell me the supplements you use? I don't know what mk7 is?. Drs here say nothing will pull calc from heart. Do you also take other supplements?

[@marjn1030]

Their's naturally ways to reduce calcium too....research food version of magnesium and mk-7

[@PreachTheGospel07]

I have once in a while have calcium or looks like calcium in a rock like form, come up in my throat into my mouth. Could you tell me why ? Its white looking and its soft and easy to mash.

[@leeyost9917]

That’s from post nasal drip tonsil stone. Irrigate sinuses and gargle with salt water.

[@moramejia88]

What about 10.4 ? Im a 36 y female

[@ewilson1392]

I had a bad fall and head injury. Every since that I have muscles cramps legs and arms. I got my calcium levels checked and they were high. Is there a connection with my injury

[@jameskantor0459]

Great question. Please let us know what a doctor says. I am guess that no the fall did not cause the high calcium levels.

[@jdisel63]

I’m 39 and I have tests for high calcium.. my body hearts ? I don’t understand how this happened if I’m so young

[@fruitofthespiritislovepeac4953]

Drinking lots of fluid, no sugar or dairy 🙏🏿

[@CharlieNess]

I have calcium density in my cecum. What's going on there?

[@jameskantor0459]

I do as well. I think that is normal as that is where calcium is stored until expelled.

[@neeluswar]

12 is single digit??? I did not know that.

[@susanhawkins3890]

Have above 2,000 levels in my heart after 2 heart attacks…how should this be treated??

[@susanhawkins3890]

Have no para thyroid gland was removed as was the gall bladder…..

[@dorismaxwell7230]

Will vitan k2 help lower the calcium level?

[@dencollie]

Sad they overlooked this as it’s huge

[@Tommydavisisis]

What if I overdosed on the supplements ? How can I correct that?

[@guatemala03]

In 2011 I was introduced to supplements. I was feeling tired and ate healthy and worked out almost every other day. Thinking supplements was the answer, I then developed high calcium levels and even had protein in my urine. Causing chest pains, abdomen pain, and joint pain. Thank God I stopped taking to many supplements found a great doctor and I'm now just taking vitamin k2 to help me absorb the calcium build up. With in 3 weeks I'm feeling way better and I can focus more. Hopefully my testimony helps you.

[@Tommydavisisis]

😭 thank you very much. I appreciate your testimony. I truly do.

[@pria7538]

@@guatemala03 Do you mind telling which supplements you were on?

[@jameskantor0459]

Avoid take calcium supplements, they are offen more harmful they healthy. Look into vitimin K2. MK7 100 ug ( micrograms daily).

[@geraldinemcardle2418]

Which vitamins can rise the calcium

[@ithacacomments4811]

My doctor said too much vitamin d can cause high levels of calcium in the blood. My vitamin d level was 110 and he said that was too high that I could get kidney stones.

[@jameskantor0459]

@@MylifewithAS , drink water with lemon juice added . The citric acid in lemon or lime should help it your stones are calcium oxalate ? Also avoid spin is hard and top 5 oxalate foods. Again if your stones are calcium oxalate.

[@fluffyflo2602]

@@ithacacomments4811 Mines are 157 do you have symptoms?

[@tonyaroberts692]

If your thyroid was destroyed from radio active iodine, would that not also destroy the parathyroid? My parathyroid tested high. Waiting for 24 urine test to return results.

[@phwshopping1426]

I had this ten years ago now I have high calcium. I’m thinking it could be hyperparathyroidism.

[@mariamaria2751]

A Dr destroyed your thyroid??

[@jre2775]

Can low Vitamin D cause high Calcium? I was confused by that part

[@agnejurgutyte7338]

yes

[@susanhawkins3890]

Had the para thyroid removed for the reason :to find out if I had hyper or hypo thyroid…..not a good decision by the dr sounds like…

[@ceciliarobles2482]

👍💞

[@jdisel63]

I have low vitamin D and high calcium how did this happen I’m only 39 . What can I do..

[@CupNoodleKitty]

I have this too and I‘m 37.. get your parathyroid checked, my hormones are too high

[@fourtysevennn]

I have this too since last year, i am 21, my blood test came back last week, Low vitamin D but high Calcium & Albumin levels

[@johannes6760]

But why does it go into the areas of the heart? Why is the body committing suicide by causing heart disease?

[@jameskantor0459]

Watch dr Ford Brewer on KZbin he does a really good job on the matter. I think he would say too much sugar and carbohydrates in the diet.

[@bernadettewalker2067]

My Callum was hight and I took vitamin d and send my Calum hight

[@texasmade6547]

Can taking Oscal cause this ?

[@jameskantor0459]

Yes. be very careful with calcium supplements. Only take if directly my your doctor. Calcium supplements can cause many problems. Much better to get from you food.

[@mariamaria2751]

B Est to get everything from food

[@devamoirangmayum1008]

Please ." Doctor some prescribes me that ,my leg broken critically on rod accident,in that time i am operation 4 times in hospital Manipur on passed 5 years (around 5to 6 years)since i have some exercises for my legs my doctors also advised for slow working .Now im 32 years old ,I also working exercising for i able but into my thiegh (leg )small still rod is having; problems is that i have tired, weakness, fatigue, jawing, vomiting, and legs and arms joints some times produce sounds like crack crack. Dear Doctor please detail and comment please that I has needed indeed to take calcium or not my blood calcium on test is 8.6 ;please concern me 🙏🙏🙏

[@vaghelakomal684]

My mother has high calcium serum 16.5...what medications will suggest Endocrinologist.. ?

[@ankitrana1302]

@@vaghelakomal684 what is your mother suffer from

[@ankitrana1302]

@@vaghelakomal684 my brother also has calcium level 16.7

[@AvinashKumar-rr7ck]

@@ankitrana1302 bhai abhi kaisa hai mera 12 hai

[@hugh2hoob668]

9.7 for me

[@leeyost9917]

What does it mean if you’re thyroid is calcified?

[@winniecash1654]

My endocrinologist told me it's because my body is trying to heal an injury there. Idk. But you may choose to watch Dr Berg or motivationaldoc on yt. They have very good videos on the subject.

[@leeyost9917]

@@winniecash1654 I heard it needs to be biopsies to see if it’s benine

[@winniecash1654]

@@leeyost9917 I have a small lump on my thyroid. Doctor told me they'll keep an eye on it, only biopsy if it gets larger. If it stays the same then it's likely benign. It's been the same size for 10 years, about. He called the calcified things punctuate calcification, and said the body tends to put calcium where it attempts to heal. I sure hope he knows what he's talking about. :)

[@caryn9561]

Can too much vitamin D cause too much calcium

[@venusdemilo3378]

YES

[@mn2638]

My PTH level is normal and my calcium level is high vitiman D low ? Nobody can figure it out

[@realestate-elisaatkins]

Same here.

[@mn2638]

@@realestate-elisaatkins I still have yet to figure it out if you don't mind what are your levels?