Hypophosphatemia

WHAT IS IT?

Hypophosphatemia refers to low levels of phosphate int eh serum (< 2.5 mg/dL).

Low levels of serum phosphate may require medical correction (source)
WHAT CAUSES IT?

Possible causes of this condition can fall into several categories (outlined below):

  • Poor intake of phosphate: poor dietary intake (i.e. alcoholics), hyperparathyroidism, antacid administration (binds phosphate in intestine).
  • Increased consumption of phosphate: re-feeding syndrome
WHAT IS THE INTIAL PRESENTATION FOR THIS CONDITION?

Patient Complaints (Chief Complaints): 

  • Fatigue and weakness
  • Conclusions 

Detection On Medical Studies:

 

CLINICAL WORKUP: SERUM STUDIES

 

WHAT IS OUR THRESHOLD FOR DIAGNOSIS?

 

HOW DO WE MANAGE A PATIENT WITH THIS DIAGNOSIS?

The treatment of hypophosphatemia is elaborated upon more below:

ARCHIVE OF STANDARDIZED EXAM QUESTIONS 

This archive compiles standardized exam questions that relate to this topic.

 

Page Updated: 01.29.2017