Milk-alkali syndrome: a ‘quick ease’ or a ‘long-lasting problem’
We report the case of a 65-year-old female who presented with symptomatic hypercalcaemia (corrected calcium of 4.57 mmol/L) with confusion, myalgias and abdominal discomfort. She had a concomitant metabolic alkalosis (pH 7.46, HCO3- 40 mmol/L, pCO2 54.6 mmHg). A history of significant Quick-Eze use...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2020-05-01
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Series: | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports |
Online Access: | https://edm.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/edm/2020/1/EDM20-0028.xml |