Hyperphosphatemia

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Background

  • >4.5 mg/dL

Diagnosis

Symptoms usually related to associated renal failure, hypocalcemia or hypomagnesemia

Differential Diagnosis

  • [Calciphylaxis]]

Treatment

  1. Treat the underlying cause
  2. Restrict calcium phosphate intake
  3. IV Normal Saline (if normal renal fx)
  4. Acetazolamide (500mg IV q6hr) - if normal renal fx
  5. Oral phosphate binders (aluminum carbonate or hydroxide)
  6. Hemodialysis

Sources

Tintinalli

See Also

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