Calcium Deposit Cures

Calcium deposits can be extremely painful and can develop in any part of the body from the neck to the toes, causing hardening of bones and soft tissues. Calcium deposits are most common in joints and areas of previous injury to bones or muscle. They first develop as a substance similar to toothpaste then eventually dry into a chalky substance. The result is pain when moving the body part where the deposit has settled. There are several ways to handle and treat calcium deposits.

Cures for Calcium Deposits

• By restricting the amount of calcium intake, it is thought the body then reabsorbs excess calcium present, including calcium in the calcium deposits.
  Another theory is that calcium deposits are caused by a lack of vitamins D, K and magnesium. You can check for this through a simple blood test and and remedy any deficiencies by taking vitamin supplements.
  More traditional cures for calcium deposits include physical therapy and prescription medications, with surgery used as a last resort.

Pain Treatment

• If your calcium deposit causes pain or swelling, apply an ice pack to the afflicted area for relief. If possible, restrict movement of the affected area. Take over-the-counter medications such as Advil, Tylenol or Aleve for pain. You doctor can prescirbe pain medications for pain and inflammation, and may recommend cortisone injections.

Arthroscopic Surgery

• Extreme and constant joint pain indicates the calcium deposit has grown. Consult a doctor immediately and ask whether arthroscopic surgery is needed to remove the calcium deposit. Untreated, the deposit may grow, the pain may increase and the affected joint may become immobile.