Lower than normal levels of phosphates in the circulating blood.
Symptoms of Hypophosphataemia
The following features are indicative of Hypophosphataemia:
bone pain
confusion
muscle weakness
mental status changes
white blood cell dysfunction
It is possible that Hypophosphataemia shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Hypophosphataemia
The following are the most common causes of Hypophosphataemia:
alcohol abuse
antacids
certain medicines, including insulin, acetazolamide
fanconi syndrome
hyperparathyroidism
burns
liver failure
Risk Factors for Hypophosphataemia
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Hypophosphataemia:
mutations in the PHEX gene on the X chromosome
blood infection
alcohol abuse
antacids
certain medicines, including insulin, acetazolamide
hyperparathyroidism
Prevention of Hypophosphataemia
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Hypophosphataemia. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
taking vitamin D supplements
exposure to sunlight
Occurrence of Hypophosphataemia
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Hypophosphataemia cases seen each year worldwide:
Extremely rare less than 1000 cases
Common Age Group
Hypophosphataemia can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Hypophosphataemia can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Hypophosphataemia
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Hypophosphataemia:
Blood test: To measure the concentration of phosphate in the blood
Doctor for Diagnosis of Hypophosphataemia
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Hypophosphataemia:
Endocrinologist
Complications of Hypophosphataemia if untreated
Yes, Hypophosphataemia causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Hypophosphataemia is left untreated:
rhabdomyolysis
respiratory failure
acute hemolytic anaemia
fatal arrhythmias
osteomalacia
bone fractures
impaired renal function
Procedures for Treatment of Hypophosphataemia
The following procedures are used to treat Hypophosphataemia:
Surgery: To fix bowed or bent legs in children
Self-care for Hypophosphataemia
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Hypophosphataemia:
Intake high phosphate diet: Milk, yoghurt, fish, and cheese reduce symptoms of hypophosphatemia
Avoid alcohol: To reduce symptoms of hypophosphatemia
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Hypophosphataemia.