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Milk poisoning

Milk poisoning: Introduction

Milk poisoning: Milk poisoning is a condition where the body is too alkaline and the blood contains too much calcium. It can be caused by drinking large quantities of milk or using too many alkaline antacid remedies. High vitamin D intake can make the condition worse. The people most at risk of this condition tend to be older people (especially women) who are taking calcium supplements as well as calcium carbonate containing remedies to treat dyspepsia. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Milk poisoning is available below.

Symptoms of Milk poisoning

• Asymptomatic in some cases
• High blood calcium level
• High body alkalinity
• Altered mental status - occurs when blood calcium levels become quite high
• Fatigue
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Treatments for Milk poisoning

• Treatment involves ceasing or reducing intake of calcium from all sources until the condition is remedied - this may involve a low calcium, low phosphorus diet. Severe cases require hospital admission to increase the fluid volume of the blood and reduce the calcium content through urinary excretion. Kidney dialysis may be needed if kidney complications have set in.
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Milk poisoning: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Milk poisoning:

• Coma - very high levels of calcium
• Kidney failure
• Metastatic calcification
• Permanent kidney damage (see Kidney symptoms)
• Death - rare
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Causes of Milk poisoning

• Excessive milk drinking
• Excessive use of alkaline antacid remedies e.g. calcium carbonate
• Excessive use of calcium supplementation
• High Vitamin D intake can exacerbate the condition
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More information about causes of Milk poisoning:

• Underlying causes of Milk poisoning

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Prognosis for Milk poisoning

Prognosis for Milk poisoning: Diagnosis allows effective treatment of the condition. Early diagnosis reduces the severity of kidney damage. Even after diagnosis and treatment some patients may suffer permanent kidney damage.

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Milk poisoning: Broader Related Topics

• Acid-base imbalance
• Water-electrolyte imbalances
• Food-related conditions
• Metabolic conditions
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Types of Milk poisoning

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