Diseases
serum phosphorus regulation
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Overview
The serum phosphorus concentration is determined by the balance between intestinal absorption of phosphate from the diet (16 mg/kg/day), storage of phosphate in the skeleton (3 mg/kg/day), and excretion of phosphate through the urine (13 mg/kg/day).
Symptoms
- indication not a disease
Causes
- indication not a disease
Risk factors
- indication not a disease
Diagnosis
- indication not a disease
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is serum phosphorus regulation?
The serum phosphorus concentration is determined by the balance between intestinal absorption of phosphate from the diet (16 mg/kg/day), storage of phosphate in the skeleton (3 mg/kg/day), and excretion of phosphate through the urine (13 mg/kg/day).
What are the symptoms of serum phosphorus regulation?
indication not a disease
What causes serum phosphorus regulation?
indication not a disease
Which medicines are used for serum phosphorus regulation?
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