• Condition in which there are abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood
• May affect the entire body
• Symptoms may include tiredness, irritability, depression, excessive increase in urine output and bone pain
• Caused most often by an overactive parathyroid gland or cancer
• Can also be related to some medications and conditions such as tuberculosis and leprosy
• Cannot be spread from person to person
• Affects males and females
• Can occur at any age but more common in older adults
• May be mild to severe depending on the cause

• Exercise regularly
• Avoid smoking

FOR CONSTIPATION

• Eat more fiber (1 tablespoon of raw bran with plenty of water at each meal)
• Increase exercise (30 minutes per day)
• Drink plenty of fluids (especially water)
• Over-the-counter laxative medicines (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Bulk forming laxatives
  • Stool softeners (emollient laxatives)
  • Lubricant laxatives
  • Stimulant laxatives
  • Saline laxatives
  • Enemas and suppositories

FOR NAUSEA

• Drink clear or ice-cold drinks (avoid drinks high in sugar)
• Eat light, bland foods (crackers or plain bread)
• Avoid fried, greasy, or sweet foods
• Eat slowly and eat smaller, more frequent meals
• Do not mix hot and cold foods
• Avoid activity after eating
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Diphenhydramine
  • Cyclizine
  • Dimenhydrinate
  • Meclizine

FOR PAIN

• Apply hot or cold packs to the area
• Relaxation techniques
• Distraction
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen