Low levels of calcium ions in the blood cause?

Question

Low levels of calcium ions in the blood cause

Answer 1

Low levels of calcium ions can cause several things: Muscle weakness and twitching, Numbness of fingers and toes, Seizures, Heart arrhythmias (abnormal beating of the heart)

Answer 2

Low calcium can be caused by many conditions:

* low protein levels,
* underactive parathyroid gland (hypoparathyroidism),
* decreased dietary intake of calcium,
* decreased levels of vitamin D,
* magnesium deficiency,
* too much phosphate,
* acute inflammation of the pancreas,
* chronic kidney disease,
* calcium ions becoming bound to protein (alkalosis),
* bone disease,
* malnutrition
* alcoholism.
If for some reason the calcium level falls well below normal, important symptoms can occur. For instance, muscles tighten up (especially if under repetitive strain), and painful muscle cramps and "pins and needle" sensations may develop.

These symptoms are more likely to occur if there is a sudden drop in the calcium level - for instance over 1 to 2 days.

If the calcium is subnormal for long periods of time (months or years), these muscle symptoms may lessen but other problems may eventually develop - for instance lens cataracts (affecting vision), dry skin and hair, brittle nails and chronic tiredness. In children, enamel on the teeth may not develop properly and other more serious problems affecting leaning ability and behavior may be seen.

Answer 3

Ca plays a major role in cardiac rhytm, rate, and contractility. if you had your thyroid removed, make sure you take your Ca pills

Answer 4

simple. more calcium better diet plan.