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Ji Hye Kim¹, Hyun Min Jung, Jun Sig Kim

¹Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Inha University, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea.

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Liquid calcium fertilizer ingestion can cause life-threatening hypercalcemia. Prompt medical intervention, similar to other hypercalcemia causes, is crucial for recovery.

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Area of Science:

Toxicology
Clinical Medicine

Background:

Liquid calcium fertilizer is commonly used in agriculture for fruit and vegetable cultivation.
Accidental or intentional ingestion of large quantities poses a significant health risk.

Observation:

A case report details a patient experiencing acute intoxication from liquid calcium fertilizer.
Symptoms included dyspnea (shortness of breath) and drowsiness, indicative of severe hypercalcemia.

Findings:

The patient recovered following interventions typically used for hypercalcemia management.
This case highlights that liquid calcium fertilizer can be a direct cause of acute hypercalcemia.

Implications:

Hypercalcemia, regardless of cause, can lead to serious complications like cardiac arrhythmias and altered mental status.
Hospitalization and tailored treatment are essential, based on hypercalcemia severity and underlying etiology.