Symptoms Caused by Too Much Calcium
Multiple myeloma can damage the bone and cause hypercalcemia. Hypercalcemia is a condition in which there is too much calcium in the blood. This condition can cause serious health problems and can affect many organs in the body, including the kidneys, nerves, heart, muscles, and digestive tract.
Hypercalcemia may cause multiple myeloma symptoms, which include:
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea or vomiting
- Feeling thirsty
- Frequent urination
- Constipation
- Feeling very tired
- Muscle weakness
- Restlessness
- Mental confusion or trouble thinking.
In rare cases, multiple myeloma can cause organs to fail. This may be caused by a condition called amyloidosis. In amyloidosis, antibody proteins build up, bind together, and collect in organs, such as the kidney and heart, which can cause the organs to become stiff and unable to function.
Final Thoughts on the Symptoms of Multiple Myeloma
Symptoms of multiple myeloma are not sure signs of the disease. Other, less serious health problems can also cause these symptoms. People with possible symptoms of this condition should see a doctor as soon as possible -- only a doctor can diagnose and treat the problem.
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