What Is Calciphylaxis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Non-Kidney Risk Factors
While there does appear to be a strong link between calciphylaxis and kidney disease, it is not always the case. Some people with healthy kidneys will also develop calciphylaxis, and there are some other medical conditions associated with calciphylaxis. People with some autoimmune such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and Chron’s disease are at a higher risk, as a people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBS).
Protein S and Protein C deficiencies can also increase the risk, as can primary hyperparathyroidism. People with cancer are also more likely to develop the condition than other people are. While these conditions may increase somebody’s chances of developing calciphylaxis, the odds still remain low.
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