l just found out my mom has a calcium deposit in her shoulder cuff. It looks really swollen and she sais it really hurts her. l wanted to know how do you make the swelling go down? , and how long does the calcium deposit take to entirely leave your body?

The calcium deposit is only indirectly causing the swelling - the tissue irritation & the body is inflammatory response is the actual culprit here by reacting to the irritation caused by the calcium deposit. Her doctor would likely recommend a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (motrin/ibuprofen) or possibly a course of steroids. Typically the inflammation happens acutely & then recurs intermittently or after unusual or strenuous use. Most of the time calcifications r there to stay, but the body could hypothetically absorb them over time. This would vary depending on the size, but would take a while because the joint spaces do not get great blood flow. Best of luck to you

have her discuss this with her orthopedist. go with her to the appointment so that you will know, too.

Put ice on it.