- 41. Peptic ulcers
- (Peptic ulcers)
- ... at high doses, may increase your risk of hip, wrist and spine fracture. Ask your doctor whether a calcium supplement may reduce this risk. Medications to reduce acid production. Acid blockers — ...
- 42. Wrist pain
- (Wrist pain)
- ... adequate amounts of calcium — at least 1,200 milligrams a day for women over age 50, or 1,000 milligrams a day for most adults — can help prevent fractures. Prevent falls. Falling forward onto an ...
- 43. A Little Sunshine Goes A Long Way
- (Shanghai Health)
- ... It's a fact - sunlight provides many healthy benefits including being an excellent source of Vitamin D. Also known as the "sunshine vitamin", Vitamin D helps our bones to absorb calcium for bone strength. ...
- 44. Broken wrist/broken hand
- (Broken wrist/broken hand )
- ... skating Health conditions You may be more susceptible to broken bones if you have: Osteoporosis Bone disease Calcium deficiency Complications of a broken wrist or broken hand are rare, ...
- 45. Whipple's disease
- (Whipple's disease)
- ... with Whipple's disease, your doctor may recommend taking vitamin and mineral supplements to ensure adequate nutrition. Your body may require additional vitamin D, folic acid, calcium, iron and magnesium. ...
- 46. High blood pressure (hypertension)
- (High blood pressure (hypertension))
- ... Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). These medications help relax blood vessels by blocking the action — not the formation — of a natural chemical that narrows blood vessels. Calcium channel blockers. ...
- 47. Heart Disease
- (Heart Disease)
- ... rotates around your body and collects images of your heart and chest. Some walk-in clinics may advertise heart scans that look for calcium buildup in your arteries, which may show you're at risk of having ...
- 48. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)
- ... problems? Have you ever been told you have high blood calcium? Your doctor may review or recommend the following: Medical history. Your doctor will ask about your signs and symptoms and ...
- 49. Hurthle cell cancer
- (Hurthle cell cancer)
- ... tissue near the adjacent parathyroid glands to lower the likelihood of parathyroid injury. These small parathyroid glands regulate your body's calcium level. Surrounding lymph nodes may be removed if there's ...
- 50. Hyperthyroidism
- (Hyperthyroidism)
- ... help control your body temperature, influence your heart rate and help regulate the production of protein. Your thyroid also produces calcitonin, a hormone that helps regulate the amount of calcium in ...