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What is your approach to treating hypercalcemia secondary to immobilization?

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Endocrinology · Boston University School of Medicine

My first approach is to have the patient become mobile if at all possible, even just increasing mobility in bed by doing leg and arm exercises, which can help, and getting up and walking is preferable if at all possible. Physical therapy is also helpful.

I would make sure that the patient is well hy...

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