Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (patient information)

Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia
Overview
What are the symptoms?
What are the causes?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia?
Prevention
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible complications
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder characterized by asymptomatic hypercalcemia and low urinary calcium.

What are the Symptoms of Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia?

The majority of patients with FHH are asymptomatic.However, FHH can present with signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia such as:

• Constipation
• Polyuria
• Polydipsia
• Anorexia
• Anhedonia
• Abdominal pain
• Muscle weakness
• Confusion
• Fatigue
• Neuropsychiatric symptoms.

Where to find Medical Care for Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia?

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Sources

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000434.htm