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Hypophosphatemia


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Definition

Hypophosphatemia is a low level of phosphorus in the blood.


Alternative Names

Low blood phosphate; Phosphate - low


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Many conditions may cause hypophosphatemia, including:

  • Alcoholism
  • Diarrhea (chronic)
  • Starvation
  • Vitamin D deficiency


Review Date: 11/14/2010
Reviewed By: 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.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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