Helped Over 500,000 patients with 98%+ satisfaction.

Connect & Get Personalized 1-to-1 Answers from Expert Doctors

DoctorSpring > Question Home

Risk of ARTERIAL CALCIFICATION with increased CALCIUM level.

Resolved Question:

Hi, I recently did a blood test and am worried about my calcium level. My calcium level was 2.70 mmol/L and corrected calcium is 2.58 mmol/L, with Albumin been 49. The only blood test I have previously to compare to was one from 14 years old patientago. Then calcium was 2.46 and corrected calcium was 2.32. The range I have for normal calcium range on my blood test is 2.10 - 2.60 - though I understand some labs use 2.50 as the upper limit. My phosphate level is 1.18 mmol/L. My question is should I be concerned, could this be an indication of Hyperparathyroidism? Is this level a risk to calcification of the arteries? My doctor said it isn't anything to be concerned about but I would like a second opinion as I am on the high end. I have read that even a slight elevation is not good.

Category: Allergy and Immunologist

Ask Your Own Question

Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy
Category: HIV- AIDS Specialist
View Profile
 31 Doctors Online

Expert:  Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy
View Profile

Hello,
Thank you for your consult at DoctorSpring.com.
Serum calcium measurements are variable as per body & bone metabolism and food intake. Though your level is on the higher end, it need not be of any worry if you are asymptomatic.
I cannot rule out any other medical disorder with your calcium levels only. You may need a complete physical examination and any imaging as relevently needed.
Hope this is clear. Happy to reply for any more queries.
Regards


Patient replied :

Thank you doctor. And one last question. I will from time to time get HIV/AIDS and STD testing as a check up. If I have pet allergies is it possible that they would interfere with the results of HIV/AIDS testing or testing for STD'S? Thanks k you.


Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy
Category: HIV- AIDS Specialist
Experience: 
MBBS from Sri Ramachandra University in December 2011
M.Med (Family Medicine) - TNMGR University, Chennai
MBA-MPH in Public Health in March 2016, SRM University
Finished AFIH in March 2016, SRM University
MRCP ( UK ), Internal Medicine, Royal College of Physicians, June 2016
Fellowship in Diabetology from Martin Luther University in January 2017

Currently Resident Physician, in MD Radiodiagnosis - Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai
Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy and 4 other Medical Specialists are ready to help you

Users who read this, also read:

Make informed and better medical decisions.

Get me answers from Doctors now
31 Online Doctor

Join the 500,000 people who found a smarter, quicker way to get Answers, Recommendations & Expert Opinions.

Expert Doctors at fingertips

Recommendation on next step. Second-opinion.Multi-specialty.

Save Time

Average time for answers: 6 hours.

Save Money

$35 for typical specialist consult vs. $120 for a local appointment.

Free Follow-ups

Clarify, ask further questions for free in private conversation.

100% Satisfaction

Money back guarantee for the 1st reply. MEDNET Quality Board.

Start My Consultation

CHAT NOW

About DoctorSpring.com

Doctor Spring is a novel online Doctor consultation platform where you can get your medical questions answered by leading Doctors. Just Submit your question and rest assured that you will consult a Doctor easily. Once you submit the question, the Doctor from the concerned specialty will reply within hours. You can always ask more questions or add details with follow-up question options and make it an online doctor chat. You may use this service to consult a specialty or for getting medical second opinion. All paid services come with a MEDNET quality assurance and 100% money back guarantee.

DoctorSpring in news