Hypocalciuria

Hypocalciuria is a low level of calcium in the urine. It is a significant risk factor for predicting eclampsia in pregnancy.[1] The most common causes for hypocalciuria is either thiazide diuretics or reduced dietary intake of calcium. The other cause is Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH). Low dietary sodium causes hypocalciuria. It is also common in patients with Gitelman syndrome.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Kazerooni, T (2003). "Calcium to creatinine ratio in a spot sample of urine for early prediction of pre-eclampsia". International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics. 80 (3): 279–283. doi:10.1016/S0020-7292(02)00382-X.
  2. ↑ Cheng, Chih-Jen; Shiang, Jen-Chuan; Hsu, Yu-Juei; Yang, Sung-Sen; Lin, Shih-Hua (2007). "Hypocalciuria in Patients with Gitelman Syndrome: Role of Blood Volume". American Journal of Kidney Diseases. 49 (5): 693–700. PMID 17472852. doi:10.1053/j.ajkd.2007.02.267.


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