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Hypophosphatemia - Overview

Alternative Names

Low blood phosphate; Phosphate - low

Definition of Hypophosphatemia:

Hypophosphatemia is a low level of phosphorus in the blood.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Various conditions may cause hypophosphatemia, including:

Alcoholism
Starvation
Vitamin D deficiency

Reviewed last on: 10/10/2008
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Yu ASL. Disorders of magnesium and phosphorous. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 120.

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