Learn About Hypophosphatemia
Hypophosphatemia is a low level of phosphorus (phosphate) in the blood.
Low blood phosphate; Phosphate - low; Hyperparathyroidism - low phosphate
The following may cause hypophosphatemia:
- Alcoholism
- Antacids
- Certain medicines, including insulin, acetazolamide, foscarnet, imatinib, intravenous iron, niacin, pentamidine, sorafenib, and tenofovir
- Fanconi syndrome
- Fat malabsorption in the gastrointestinal tract
- Hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid gland)
- Starvation
- Too little vitamin D
Symptoms may include:
- Bone pain
- Confusion
- Muscle weakness
- Seizures
Treatment depends on the cause. Phosphate can be given by mouth or through a vein (IV).
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Tripti Singh is a Nephrologist in Portage, Wisconsin. Dr. Singh and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypophosphatemia. Her top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Lupus Nephritis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.
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Vincent Cryns is an Endocrinologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Cryns and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypophosphatemia. His top areas of expertise are X-Linked Hypophosphatemia, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.
Richard Clasen is a Geriatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Dr. Clasen and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypophosphatemia. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Anemia, and Gitelman Syndrome. Dr. Clasen is currently accepting new patients.
How well you do depends on what has caused the condition.
Contact your provider if you have muscle weakness or confusion.
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Published Date: December 31, 2023
Published By: Walead Latif, MD, Nephrologist and Clinical Associate Professor, Rutgers Medical School, Newark, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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