Overview
Increased Phosphate Levels In Blood is a condition where the phosphate level in the blood is beyond the normal range it should be. It is an important chemical needed by the body. Commonly it can be caused by kidney disorders.Signs and Symptoms
Fatigue, Shortness of breath, Anorexia, Nausea, Vomiting, Sleep disturbancesCommon Causes
Uncontrolled diabetes, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Hypoparathyroidism, Hypocalcemia, Vitamin D intoxication, Laxative (Phospho-soda) abuse, Tumor lysis, Rhabdomyolysis, Isolated hypoparathyroidism, PseudohypoparathyroidismRisk Factors
Kidney disease, Cancer, Endocrinopathies (hypoparathyroidism and pseudohypoparathyroidism), Trauma, Burns or heat-related illnesses, Prolonged immobilization, Metabolic or hematologic disorders including genetic predisposition, Ischemic bowel (possible phosphorus elevations)Investigation Techniques
Timed urine sample, X-ray, Plasma phosphate levelTreatment and Prevention
Phosphate restriction, Phosphate binders, Sometimes saline diuresis or hemodialysis
