What is the cause of calcium deposits?

Answer by  hellen (48)

Eating foods with very high amounts of calcium content, lack of body exercise, a diet with low fiber content and inability of ones digestive system to absorb calcium might lead to the calcium being placed under the skin. Ensure that you remedy all this causes and also seek medical advice

Answer by  srainne (2597)

Even if you have calcium deposits, it's not suggested that you cut back on your calcium intake or adjust your diet to the point where you aren't getting the normal nutritional needs. They're caused by systemic or metabolic issues, not by the amount of calcium you take in daily. The only treatments are medication and/or surgery.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

Calcium deposits can appear anywhere on the body. Researchers don't know the exact cause of calcium deposits. Some think they come from a diet that lacks some important minerals. It is advisable to talk to your doctor because a healthy adult needs calcium everyday.

Answer by  mamahosek (57)

There is still no known exact cause for this occuance; although it is more common in women, and people between the ages of 35-65. many physicians believe calcium intake is the culprit.

Answer by  Devin44 (10)

If intake of Calcium from food and supplements is less than 1000mg,that can cause calcium deposits in the body.Women are are more prone to calcium deposits in the body as compared to men.

Answer by  Redav (231)

Excess of calcium in diet can help generating calcium deposits but it is not the main cause. The main cause is a hormone alteration called hyperparatiroidism. Other conditions can be excess of Vitamin D, kidney failure, hypertiroidism, thiazide diuretics and hereditary hipercalcemia. In this case I suggest a endocrine check.

Answer by  Rani60 (351)

Magnesium deficiency can cause calcium deposits. vitamin D toxicity and Vitamin K is essential for the activation of vitamin K-dependent proteins, which are involved not only in blood coagulation but in bone metabolism and the inhibition of arterial calcification. The role of vitamin K in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and arterial calcification