Calcium deposits can occur in the body for a variety of reasons, but is usually linked to a primary health issue, such lupus and hyperthyroidism. Calcium deposits can cause intense pain and develop on the bones, in the skin and along the ligaments. Eliminating calcium deposits require medical intervention and dietary changes. Diagnosing and treating the cause of the development of calcium deposits is essential for preventing the recurrence of calcium deposits.
Step 1
Consult your physician. Your doctor may perform a variety of tests, including blood work and x-rays, to determine the cause and severity of your calcium deposits. Pain management typically includes cortisone injections into the calcium deposits and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Surgical removal of the calcium deposits is necessary in some cases.
Step 2
Reduce your calcium consumption. Calcium deposits are formed, in part, due to excess calcium in the body. Therefore, you must dramatically reduce your calcium intake to prevent further calcium deposits and allow your body the opportunity to dissolve the deposits already in place. Avoid cheese, yogurt, milk, calcium-fortified orange juice and other foods rich in calcium.
Step 3
Increase the magnesium in your diet. Magnesium breaks down calcium in the body. Foods rich in calcium include almonds, soybeans, spinach, halibut, cashews, peanuts and black-eyed peas. Take a daily magnesium supplement if you struggle to consume enough magnesium. The recommended daily allowance of magnesium is 400 mg for men and 300 mg for women.
References
- "Foundations of Nursing"; Lois White, et al.; 2010
- "Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing"; Adrianne Dill Linton; 2007
- "Contemporary Nutrition"; Gordon M. Wardlaw, et al.; 2007
