Calcium deposits are unabsorbed amounts of calcium deposited on soft tissues around the body and appear when you aren't getting enough calcium.
Who Gets Deposits?
The most common people with calcium deposits are women between 35 and 55 who are also the highest at risk for osteoporosis.
Causes
Calcium deposits can form when a bone has been stressed or damanged. Your body will send extra calcium to the affected area and if your body isn't responding properly; then excess calcium can start to build around the damaged area.
Preventing Calcium Deposits
There are two simple ways to help prevent calcium deposits from forming; diet and exercise. Consistant exercise and daily doses of dairy products will help reduce your chances of getting calcium deposits.
Treatment
If you already have calcium deposits, then your physician might suggest lowering your calcium consumption. Since the body absorbs calcium, the premise is that the deposits will go away on their own. However, this isn't always the case and you might need surgery, physical therapy and medication.
How Bad Is It?
If you aren't physically affected by the calcium deposit, then chances are your doctor won't recommend anything rash. If you don't have pain and your daily life isn't being altered, then hopefully nature will run its course. Deposits most commonly form on the shoulder and can restrict movement, in which case your doctor will work with you to find the best remedy.
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