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Hipofosfatemia - All Information

Nombres alternativos

Fosfato bajo en sangre; Nivel bajo de fósforo

Definición:

Es un nivel bajo de fósforo en la sangre.

Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:

Diversas afecciones pueden causar hipofosfatemia, como:

  • Alcoholismo
  • Diarrea (crónica)
  • Inanición
  • Deficiencia de vitamina D

Síntomas:

  • Dolor óseo
  • Confusión
  • Debilidad muscular

Signos y exámenes:

Tratamiento:

El tratamiento de la causa de la hipofosfatemia se necesita para corregir la deficiencia fosforosa. El fósforo se puede administrar por vía oral o a través de una vena.

Expectativas (pronóstico):

El pronóstico depende de la enfermedad causante de la afección.

Situaciones que requieren asistencia médica:

Consulte con el médico si presenta debilidad muscular o confusión.

  • Reviewed last on: 11/14/2010
  • 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.

Referencias

Pollak MR, Yu ASL, Taylor EN. Disorders of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate balance. In: Brenner BM, ed. Brenner and Rector's The Kidney. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 16.

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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