Abstract
Hypophosphatemia is a common disorder caused by decreased intake, increased loss or transcellular shift of phosphorus. Symptoms of severe hypophosphatemia include reversible depression of myocardial function, acute respiratory failure, coma, rhabdomyolysis, osteomalacia, renal tubular acidosis and hemolysis. This paper discusses common clinical disorders associated with hypophosphatemia and presents an approach to diagnosis and treatment.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Alcoholism / complications
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Bone Diseases / complications
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Cardiomyopathies / complications
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis / complications
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Diet
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Endocrine System Diseases / complications
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Fluid Therapy
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Hematologic Diseases / complications
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Humans
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Intestinal Absorption
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Kidney Diseases / complications
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Metabolic Diseases / blood*
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Metabolic Diseases / etiology
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Metabolic Diseases / therapy
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Muscular Diseases / complications
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Nervous System Diseases / complications
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Parenteral Nutrition
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Phosphates / blood*
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Respiratory Insufficiency / complications