Hypophosphatemia (patient information)

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Overview

Hypophosphatemia is a low level of phosphorus in the blood.

What are the symptoms of Hypophosphatemia?

Bone pain
Confusion
Muscle weakness

What causes Hypophosphatemia?

The following may cause hypophosphatemia, including:

Alcoholism

Antacids

Certain medicines including acetazolamide, foscarnet, imatinib, pentamidine, and sorafenib

Fanconi syndrome

Starvation

Too little vitamin D

Overactive parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism)

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

The doctor or nurse will examine you.

The following tests may be done:

Kidney function tests

Vitamin K blood test

Exam and testing may show:

Anemia due to too many red blood cells being destroyed (hemolytic anemia)

Heart muscle damage (cardiomyopathy)

When to seek urgent medical care?

Call your health care provider if you have muscle weakness or confusion.

Treatment options

Treatment depends on the cause. Phosphate can be given by mouth or through a vein (IV).

Where to find medical care for Hypophosphatemia?

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

How well you do depends on what is causing the condition.

Possible complications

Source

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001351/ Template:WH Template:WS