Monday, June 04, 2012

Hypophosphatemia

Table of Contents

Alternative Names

Low blood phosphate; Phosphate - low


Treatment

Treating the cause of hypophosphatemia is needed to correct the phosphorous deficiency. Phosphate can be given by mouth or through a vein.


Support Groups


Expectations (prognosis)

The outlook depends on the disease causing the condition.


Complications


Calling your health care provider

Call your health care provider if you have muscle weakness or confusion.



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)