Overview
Hyperphosphataemia is a condition of raised phosphate level in the blood. It is commonly seen in patients with chronic kidney disease as well as in other conditions. The condition is rarer than hypophastaemia but easily manageable.Signs and Symptoms
Usually no symptom, Joint pain, Renal/back pain, Itchiness, High blood pressure, Symptoms of hyperparathyroidismCommon Causes
Acute kidney injury, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Tumour lysis syndrome, Rhabdomyolysis, Familial tumour calcinosis, Acromegaly, Vitamin D toxicityRisk Factors
Acute kidney injury, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Tumour lysis syndrome, Rhabdomyolysis, Familial tumour calcinosis, Acromegaly, Vitamin D toxicityInvestigation Techniques
Serum urea and electrolytes and phosphate level, eGFR level, Serum parathyroid hormone level, Urinary dip testTreatment and Prevention
No treatment in healthy adults except to drink plenty of water, Use of phosphate binder such as sevelamer, Supplementary with calcium carbonate, Dialysis in severe and symptomatic patient
