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Plasma calcium in active pulmonary tuberculosis.

E O Bandele, O A Afonja

    Journal of the National Medical Association
    |September 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pulmonary tuberculosis patients often have low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) at diagnosis. Treatment for tuberculosis can normalize calcium levels, but caution is advised with vitamin D supplements due to potential hypersensitivity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonary Medicine
    • Endocrinology
    • Nutritional Science

    Background:

    • Active pulmonary tuberculosis frequently presents with hypocalcemia.
    • Calcium homeostasis can be significantly impacted by chronic inflammatory diseases like tuberculosis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence of hypocalcemia in patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis.
    • To observe changes in calcium levels during tuberculosis treatment.
    • To explore potential factors influencing calcium levels and discuss hypercalcemia mechanisms.

    Main Methods:

    • Study included fifty-two patients diagnosed with active pulmonary tuberculosis.
    • Calcium levels were monitored throughout a ten-week treatment period.
    • Serum protein and albumin levels were assessed.

    Main Results:

    • Seventy percent of patients exhibited hypocalcemia upon admission.
    • After ten weeks of therapy, patients achieved normocalcemia.
    • Improvement in hypocalcemia correlated with improved serum protein/albumin levels and reduced physical activity.

    Conclusions:

    • Treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis effectively corrects hypocalcemia.
    • Improved nutritional status and decreased physical activity may contribute to calcium normalization.
    • Caution is necessary when administering vitamin D supplements to tuberculosis patients due to potential hypersensitivity and the risk of hypercalcemia.

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