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*Increased phosphate intake (Vitamin D, laxative abuse
*Increased phosphate intake (Vitamin D, laxative abuse
*Decreased excretion ([[Renal failure]]
*Decreased excretion ([[Renal failure]]
*Transcellular shifts ([[tumor lysis]], [[Rhabdomyolysis]])
*Transcellular shifts ([[Tumor lysis syndrome]], [[Rhabdomyolysis]])


==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==

Revision as of 02:30, 21 August 2015

Background

Major Causes

Diagnosis

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Symptoms usually related to associated renal failure, hypocalcemia or hypomagnesemia

  • Metabolic Panel (with calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus)

Signs and Symptoms

  • Fatigue
  • Shortness of breath
  • Anorexia
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Insomnia

Differential Diagnosis

==Diagnosis

Treatment

Hyperphosphatemia treatment

  • Treat the underlying cause
  • Restrict calcium phosphate intake
  • IV Normal Saline (if normal renal fx)
  • Acetazolamide (500mg IV q6hr) - if normal renal function
  • Phosphate Binder - Aluminum hydroxide (50-150mg/kg PO q4-6h) - limited effect
  • Dialysis if refractory

References

See Also

  1. Hawley C. Serum phosphate. Nephrology. Apr 2006. 11(S1):S201-5.