Directory of Hypophosphatemia Resources

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This category contains information for patients, their families and caregivers, about Hypophosphatemia, a condition in which phosphate levels in the blood are too low.

These low levels can be caused by hyperparathyroidism, hypothyroidism, impaired kidney function, long-term use of diuretics, or severe undernutrition.

Resources in This Category

• eMedicine: Hypophosphatemia

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/767955-overview
  Thomas Mailhot, MD explains why phosphate is essential, physical symptoms, causes, common lab studies, treatment, medication, and follow-up care.

• eMedicine: Hypophosphatemia

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/242280-overview
  Clinical article details what are low levels and why phosphate is important to bones, DNA, and cellular function. Includes causes, symptoms, treatment, and medications.

• Hypophosphatemia

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypophosphatemia
  Brief Wikipedia article discusses this imbalance, its causes, and pathophysiology.

Related Categories

• Home > Health > Nutrition > Nutrients > Vitamins and Minerals > Phosphorus
• Home > Health > Conditions and Diseases > Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders > Vitamins and Minerals > Deficiency, Dependency and Toxicity > Calcium > Hypocalcemia
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