Diseases
hypophosphatemia
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Overview
Hypophosphatemia is a condition in which your blood has a low level of phosphorous. Low levels can cause a host of health challenges, including muscle weakness, respiratory or heart failure, seizures, or comas. The cause of hypophosphatemia is always from some other underlying issue.
Symptoms
- muscle weakness
- softening or weakening of bones
- chronic depletion
- depletion of muscles
- issues with the blood
Causes
- recovery from diabetic ketoacidosis.
- chronic alcoholism.
- hyperparathyroidism.
Risk factors
- vitamin d deficiency
- malnutrition
- burns
Diagnosis
- blood test that measures phosphate levels
- lab tests
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is hypophosphatemia?
Hypophosphatemia is a condition in which your blood has a low level of phosphorous. Low levels can cause a host of health challenges, including muscle weakness, respiratory or heart failure, seizures, or comas. The cause of hypophosphatemia is always from some other underlying issue.
What are the symptoms of hypophosphatemia?
muscle weakness, softening or weakening of bones, chronic depletion, depletion of muscles, issues with the blood
What causes hypophosphatemia?
recovery from diabetic ketoacidosis.; chronic alcoholism.; hyperparathyroidism.
Which medicines are used for hypophosphatemia?
dihydrotachysterol, vitamin d
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