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Hypocalcemia (low blood calcium)

Calcium is an essential electrolyte in the blood. It can be found bound to proteins in the blood such as albumin or exist free as ionized calcium. The body's metabolism of calcium is complex and dependent on hormones (parathyroid hormone, calcitonin), vitamin D, and other electrolytes (magnesium and phosphate). Hypocalcemia can be a life threatening problem and may cause muscle spasms, an abnormal heart rhythm, fainting, and seizures. This disorder can be caused by a number of conditions, including: low levels of parathyroid hormone, vitamin D deficiency, a complication of thyroid surgery, pancreatitis, kidney failure, cancer, severe infection (sepsis), with certain medications, elevated magnesium levels, and with chemotherapy.
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