What Is Calciphylaxis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Kidney Disease
As already mentioned, people that have kidney disease are particularly prone to developing calciphylaxis. People that are in dialysis are in the highest threat bracket of them all. People with kidney disease are also more likely to develop calciphylaxis if they also have certain other medical conditions.
One of these conditions is obesity, and diabetics with kidney disease are also at a higher risk of developing the condition. Certain medications and supplements can also increase the risk factor. These include supplements that contain phosphate binders. Warfarin and systemic corticosteroids can also make a kidney patient more likely to develop calciphylaxis.
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