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Hypophosphataemia

Hypophosphatemia is an electrolyte disorder in which there is a low level of phosphate in the blood. Symptoms may include weakness, trouble breathing, and loss of appetite. may include , coma, rhabdomyolysis, or softening of the bones.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Weakness, trouble breathing, loss of appetite

Causes — why it happens

·Alcohol use disorder, refeeding in those with , hyperventilation, diabetic ketoacidosis, burns, certain medications

How it's found

·Blood phosphate < 0.81 mmol/L (2.5 mg/dL)

Treatment

·Based on the underlying cause, phosphate

Complications

·, coma, rhabdomyolysis, softening of the bones

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