Table 6.6-2. Symptoms associated with abnormal calcium levels
Cause Symptoms

Hypocalcemia

– Numbness, tingling in face, hands and feet

– Muscle spasms or cramps, laryngospasm

– Bradyarrhythmia, heart failure

– Wheezing

– Depression, confusion, seizures

Hypercalcemia

– Nausea, vomiting, anorexia

– Polyuria, polydipsia

– Constipation

– Weakness

– Confusion

– Headaches