Family history of hypophosphatemia or rickets
Known disease affecting phosphate metabolism (see “Differential Diagnosis”)
Vitamin D intake, phosphate sourc...
Oral phosphate supplementation preferred route
IV phosphate may be required for severe hypophosphatemia but should be used with caution (see “Alert”).
For acute hypophosphatemia
Telemetry if severe and/or treating intravenously
Careful laboratory monitoring until resolution (laboratory measures may be needed multi...
Carpenter TO, Imel EA, Holm IA, et al. A clinician’s guide to X-linked hypophosphatemia. J Bone Miner Res. 2011;26(7):1381–1388. [View Abstract on OvidInsights]
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275.3 Disorders of phosphorus metabolism
270.0 Disturbances of amino-acid transport
E83.39 Other disorders of phosphorus metabolism
E72.09 Other disorders of amino-acid transport
Q: What are dietary phosphate sources?
A: Phosphate sources are ubiquitous; examples include processed meats, dairy, legumes, nuts, whole grains, citrus, and colas. Phosphates are used as a preserv...
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