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RAI & Calcium

2017-04-25 12:09:01
Hi Doctor I had total thyroidectomy due to Thyroid cancer Parathyroids were preserved, my Calcium level was normal before RAI THERAPY After RAI my Calcium level is in 7 , But Albumin is normal. Can Rai affect calcium levels ?.
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Some times yes if there was residual thyroid gland close to parathyroid s. most of time it's transient

Answered2017-04-25 14:21:32

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