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Mood disorder and chronic hypercalcemia

R E White1, A Pickering, G S Spathis

  • 1St. George's Hospital Medical School, London, UK.

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|October 1, 1996
PubMed
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Chronic hypercalcemia patients show similar mood disturbances, including anxiety and depression, compared to general orthopedic and hypertensive groups. This suggests a conservative approach is best for managing psychological symptoms in hypercalcemia.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Chronic hypercalcemia is a condition with debated management strategies.
  • Psychological symptoms associated with hypercalcemia require further investigation.
  • Understanding the prevalence of mood disorders in hypercalcemia is crucial for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the psychological well-being of patients with chronic hypercalcemia to normative data and comparison groups.
  • To assess the incidence of anxiety and depression in individuals with chronic hypercalcemia.
  • To inform management strategies for hypercalcemia by examining psychological comorbidities.

Main Methods:

  • Fifty-five patients with chronic hypercalcemia were evaluated.
  • Objective and subjective mood tests were administered, including the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Paykel Clinical Interview for Depression.

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  • Comparison groups included orthopedic and hypertensive patients.

    • Main Results:

    • 16% of hypercalcemic patients scored above the cutoff for anxiety.
    • 16% of hypercalcemic patients were diagnosed with depression.
    • No significant differences in mood scores were found between hypercalcemic patients and the comparison groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Psychological symptoms like anxiety and depression are prevalent in chronic hypercalcemia.
    • The prevalence of these symptoms in hypercalcemia patients is comparable to other patient groups.
    • A conservative management approach is recommended for psychological symptoms in chronic hypercalcemia.