Calcium Tab cause Hepatic Calcification?

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Asked for Female, 30 Years

Recently I did an abdomen USG and there it was found that- Eechogenecity seen in liver, S/O hepatic calcification. The doctor told me it is nothing to worry about and no treatment needed as of now. I have joint issues for which I take calcium tablets. I want to know that is the calcium tablets causing hepatic calcification? What is the cause of the hepatic calcification? Can I continue to take the calcium tablets for my joint issues without worry of increase in hepatic calcification? Pls advise.

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Dr. Subhamay Das Laparoscopic Surgeon 8 yrs exp Siliguri · Accepted Answer

Dr. Subhamay Das

Laparoscopic Surgeon 8 yrs exp Siliguri

It's safe to take calcium tablets as it generally doesn't causes hepatic calcifications... There's no need to worry about it...

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