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[Hypercalciuria]

P Houillier1, H Boulanger

  • 1Service de physiologie, Hôpital Broussais, Paris.

La Revue Du Praticien
|October 22, 1998
PubMed
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Hypercalciuria, characterized by excessive daily calcium excretion, often stems from abnormal intestinal and renal handling of calcium. Treatment involves dietary changes and thiazide diuretics.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Endocrinology
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Hypercalciuria is a common disorder defined by daily calcium excretion exceeding 0.1 mmol/kg.
  • It signifies increased calcium in extracellular fluid, originating from the intestine or bone.
  • While sometimes secondary to conditions like hyperparathyroidism or cancer, it's frequently idiopathic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define hypercalciuria and its underlying mechanisms.
  • To differentiate between secondary and primary (idiopathic) causes.
  • To outline the therapeutic approach for idiopathic hypercalciuria.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical definition based on urinary calcium excretion thresholds.
  • Differential diagnosis to identify secondary causes.

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  • Assessment of intestinal and renal tubular calcium handling.

    • Main Results:

    • Hypercalciuria indicates elevated intestinal or bone calcium input.
    • Idiopathic hypercalciuria involves abnormal epithelial calcium transport.
    • Secondary causes require specific etiological treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Hypercalciuria is a frequent disorder with diverse origins.
    • Idiopathic hypercalciuria is characterized by abnormal calcium handling.
    • Management includes dietary modifications and thiazide diuretics.