What happens when blood CA is low?

An extremely low calcium level may cause tingling (often in the lips, tongue, fingers, and feet), muscle aches, spasms of the muscles in the throat (leading to difficulty breathing), stiffening and spasms of muscles (tetany), seizures , and abnormal heart rhythms .

Why would Ca levels be low?

Low total calcium levels may be caused by: Low protein levels in your blood. Underactive parathyroid gland. Along with too little calcium, low levels of magnesium and/or vitamin D in your body.

What is a dangerously low calcium level?

Sustained low calcium levels in your blood may confirm a diagnosis of calcium deficiency disease. Normal calcium levels for adults can range from 8.8 to 10.4 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), according to the Merck Manual. You may be at risk for calcium deficiency disease if your calcium level is below 8.8 mg/dL.

What is a critically low calcium level?

Hypocalcaemia is defined as a serum calcium level of less than 2.0 mmol/L (<8 mg/dl) or an ionized calcium level of less than 1.0 mmol/L (<4 mg/dl) [Matfin, 2009].

What food to avoid in a low calcium diet?

If your doctor has placed you on a low-calcium diet, avoid all dairy products like yogurt, cheese, milk, ice cream and kefir. Also avoid any processed foods that contain large amounts of dairy such as cream-based sauces and soups.

How do you treat low calcium levels?

Treatment for low blood calcium. Your doctor will prescribe calcium and vitamin D tablets for you if your blood calcium level is low. This usually keeps your blood calcium at a normal level. Eating foods with high levels of calcium will also help.

What causes elevated calcium levels?

One of the most common causes of high calcium levels (hypercalcemia), is an overproduction of parathyroid hormone, or hyperparathyroidism.

What are the effects of a low calcium blood level?

A low blood calcium level can affect the functions of the nervous system and result in mental confusion, memory loss, hallucinations and delusions, according to Merck. Some people may also seem depressed.