What Is Calciphylaxis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Abnormal Mineral Levels
One symptom of calciphylaxis, in addition to being a potential cause, is higher than usual mineral levels in the patient’s blood. This includes higher than usual levels of phosphate in addition to higher than usual levels of calcium. Levels of vitamin D may also be abnormal in some patients.
Excess vitamin D can cause problems because it can cause the patient to absorb more calcium and phosphorous than is normal. Some patients with calciphylaxis will also have hyperparathyroidism. This will affect the parathyroid glands, which release hormones that help with the regulation of calcium, phosphorous, and vitamin D in the body.
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