How does multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 affect calcium in my body?

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When multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) creates tumors in the parathyroid glands, it leads to too much calcium in your blood. This makes you feel tired and weak. Too much calcium also gives you muscle cramps and bone pain. Over time, the calcium build-up can cause damage to your kidneys.

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Endocrine System

Your endocrine system works with your nervous system to control important bodily functions. The endocrine systems responsibilities include regulating growth, sexual development and function, metabolism and mood. The endocrine system also helps give your body the energy it needs to function properly. Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream. Hormones are considered chemical messengers, coordinating your body by transferring information from one set of cells to another. Your endocrine system health can be affected by hormone imbalances resulting from impaired glands. A hormone imbalance can cause problems with bodily growth, sexual development, metabolism and other bodily functions. Endocrine system diseases or conditions include diabetes, growth disorders and osteoporosis.

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