Calcium, Vitamin D, and Bone Derangement in Nephrotic Syndrome
https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.036.01.12
- Author:
Samantha Peiling Yang
1
,
2
;
Lizhen Ong
3
;
Tze Ping Loh
3
;
Horng Ruey Chua
4
;
Cassandra Tham
5
;
Khoo Chin Meng
1
,
2
;
Lim Pin
1
,
2
Author Information
1. Endocrinology Division, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore
2. Endocrinology Division, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore
3. Department of Laboratory Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore
4. Nephrology Division, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore
5. Endocrinology Division, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hypocalcaemia;
Bone loss;
Immune-mediated nephrotic syndrome
- MeSH:
Vitamin D Deficiency
- From:
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
2021;36(1):50-55
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction:Derangement in calcium homeostasis is common in nephrotic syndrome (NS). It is postulated that low serum total calcium and vitamin D levels are due to loss of protein-bound calcium and vitamin D. It is unclear if free calcium and free vitamin D levels are truly low. The guideline is lacking with regards to calcium and vitamin D supplementation in NS. This study aims to examine calcium and vitamin D homeostasis and bone turnover in NS to guide practice in calcium and vitamin D levels supplementation.
Methodology:This is a prospective pilot study of ten patients diagnosed with NS, and eight healthy controls. Calcium, vitamin D, and bone turnover-related analytes were assessed at baseline, partial and complete remission in NS patients and in healthy controls.
Results:NS patients had low free and total serum calcium, low total 25(OH)D, normal total 1,25(OH)D levels and lack of parathyroid hormone response. With remission of disease, serum calcium and vitamin D metabolites improved. However, nephrotic patients who do not attain complete disease remission continue to have low 25(OH)D level.
Conclusion:In this study, the vitamin D and calcium derangement observed at nephrotic syndrome presentation trended towards normalisation in remission. This suggested calcium and vitamin D replacement may not be indicated in early-phase nephrotic syndrome but may be considered in prolonged nephrotic syndrome.
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