Diseases and Conditions
Calciphylaxis
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
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Complications
Complications of calciphylaxis include:
- Severe pain
- Large, deep, nonhealing ulcers
- Blood infections
- Death, usually due to infection and multiorgan failure
Typically, the outlook for people with calciphylaxis isn't hopeful. Early detection and treatment is very important in helping to prevent serious infections.