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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Chronic thiazide therapy causes persistent hypercalcemia due to :
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The correct answer is  Ans. is 'd' Hyperparathyroidism Chronic thiazide therapy causes hypercalcemia because it enhances the parathyroid mediated increase of Ca reabsorption.Note: Thiazide diuretics cause hypercalcemia where as high ceiling diuretics cause hypocalcemia.Other important side effects of Thiazide diureticsHyperuricemia *Hypokalemia* (More than high ceiling diuretics)Dilutional hyponatremia*Hyperglycemia* and Hyperlipidemia*Magnesium depletion*