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chemistry screen
phosphorus
diagnoses

definition

standard reference range: 2.5-4.5 mg/dl. (age dependent)

conditions that can exhibit an increase in phosphorus:
Hypoparathyroidism; Vitamin D overdose; Secondary hyperparathyroidism; Bone pathology (Paget's, healing fractures); Addison's; Acromegaly; Neoplasms; Increased tissue breakdown; Many blood transfusions; Magnesium deficiency; Diet: excessive ingestion of refined foods and phosphorus acid drinks (e.g. soda pop).

conditions that can exhibit a decrease in phosphorus:
Alcoholism; Diabetic mellitus; Hyperalimentation; Rapid refeeding after long-term starvation; Respiratory or metabolic alkalosis; Acute episode of gout; Salicylate overdose; IV glucose; Fanconi's syndrome; Malabsorption; Protein malnutrition; Hypomagnesemia; Drug therapy (insulin, epinephrine, steroids, diuretics, phosphorous-binding antacids); Hypokalemia; Vitamin D deficiency; Primary hypophosphatemia.


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