Increased Phosphate Levels In Blood

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 disturbances

Common Causes

Uncontrolled diabetes, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Hypoparathyroidism, Hypocalcemia, Vitamin D intoxication, Laxative (Phospho-soda) abuse, Tumor lysis, Rhabdomyolysis, Isolated hypoparathyroidism, Pseudohypoparathyroidism

Risk 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 level

Treatment and Prevention

Phosphate restriction, Phosphate binders, Sometimes saline diuresis or hemodialysis