Serum Calcium near me in Kolkata
Understanding Serum Calcium in Kolkata
What is Serum Calcium in Kolkata?
Serum Calcium test measures the levels of calcium present in the blood and is available at an affordable price in Kolkata with Tata 1mg labs. Calcium is a mineral responsible for many vital functions, such as maintaining bone strength, helping the nerves work properly, cell signaling, muscle contraction, regulating heart rhythms, and blood clotting. Abnormal calcium levels can lead to complications like kidney disease, bone disease, and multiple organ tumors.
Your doctor may suggest Serum Calcium test if you experience symptoms suggestive of abnormal calcium levels, such as weakness, fatigue, excessive urination and thirst, nausea, stomach pain, constipation, irregular heartbeat, brittle nails, weak and brittle bones, muscle cramps, irritability, or confusion. This test can also be used to monitor the treatment response in patients with known abnormal calcium levels and in critically-ill patients like those suffering from cancer or kidney disorders.
What does Serum Calcium measure?
A Serum Calcium test measures the levels of calcium in the body. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, and the majority of it is present in the bones and teeth, and the remaining portion (around 1%) is found in the blood. It is normally present in two forms in blood in about equal amounts, namely "bound calcium", which is attached to proteins in the blood, and "free calcium or ionized calcium", which is not attached to any protein.
A Serum Calcium test cannot be used to check for a lack of calcium in your diet or osteoporosis (loss of calcium from bones) as the body can have normal calcium levels even in case of dietary deficiency of calcium. Moreover, the body can normalize mild calcium deficiency by releasing the calcium stored in bones.
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References
- Calcium [Internet]. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements; 06 Oct. 2022 [Accessed 06 Apr. 2023]. Available from: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-HealthProfessional/
- Osteoporosis [Internet]. NIA; 15 Nov. 2022 [Accessed 27 Feb. 2023]. Available from: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/osteoporosis#:~:text=The%20same%20healthy%20lifestyle%20choices,also%20several%20medications%20to%20consider
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