Endocrine System

HypercalcaemiaGlycosuria

By Tricia Mitchell

Hypercalcaemia

A condition in which the calcium levels are elevated in the blood.

Causes

• Abnormal parathyroid gland function• Tumor• Vitamin D disorder• Renal failure• Other disorders– Hyperthyroidism– Paget's disease– Thiazide

Signs & Symptoms

• constipation • Moans• Bone pains• Kidney stones • Depression• Confusion• Anorexia• Increase urination

treatments

• Flush excess calcium from body• Rehydrate • Hemodalysis• Surgery• Reduce bone resorbtion

Glycosuria

•Refers to sugar or glucose in the urine

Glycosuria

• Is reclaimed by kidneys and filtered into bloodstream

Causes

• Untreated diabetes• Glucose reabsorption• Renal glycosuria

Sign & Symtoms

• Osmotic diuresis

Reference

• Wikipedia• Internet