A 58-year-old woman is seen in the clinic for reports of severe back pain. Her chest x-ray demonstrates generalized bone demineralization and compression fracture. Blood studies demonstrate elevated calcium levels. The most likely diagnosis is .A) leukemia.
B) myeloma.
C) Hodgkin disease.
D) back trauma.

myeloma

Explanation:

Signs and symptoms of multiple myeloma can vary and, early in the disease, there may be none.

When signs and symptoms do occur, they can include:

Bone pain, especially in your spine or chest

Nausea

Constipation

Loss of appetite

Mental fogginess or confusion

Fatigue

Frequent infections

Weight loss

Weakness or numbness in your legs

Excessive thirst

no. i had a handful this morning