What does low phosphorus indicate?
If your test shows you have low phosphate/phosphorus levels, it may mean you have: Hyperparathyroidism, a condition in which your parathyroid gland produces too much parathyroid hormone. Malnutrition. Alcoholism. Osteomalacia, condition that causes bones to become soft and deformed.
Why would phosphate levels be low?
If your phosphate levels are low, it may be a sign of: Alcoholism. Severe burns. Diabetic ketoacidosis (too much acid in the blood)
What happens if phosphate levels are too low?
Low levels of phosphate rarely lead to symptoms of hypophosphataemia; rather symptoms usually result from the associated condition that causes hypophosphataemia. Very low phosphate levels can cause breathing difficulties, confusion, altered mental status, muscle weakness and muscle damage called rhabdomyolysis.
What is normal phosphorus level in cats?
The recommended phosphorus range on a dry matter basis for cats with CKD is 0.3-0.6%.
What foods are low in phosphorus for cats?
Consider introducing your cat to low-phosphorus, fresh dietary foods like watermelon, apples, bananas, green beans, carrots, broccoli, zucchini, and blueberries. Avoid high dietary portions of cereal grains or animal products known to include a higher ratio of phosphorus, such as rawhides, jerky treats, and real bones.
When do you treat low phosphate?
In patients with minimal symptoms or moderate hypophosphatemia (serum phosphate 1-2 mg/dL), providing oral phosphate replacement may be desirable. It is recommended that oral phosphate replacement be used in patients who are symptomatic and have phosphate levels between 1.0-1.9 mg/dL.
How do you replace low phosphate levels?
Treatment of hypophosphatemia is twofold: 1) correct any precipitating causes of hypophosphatemia, and 2) replace total body phosphates. Depending on the clinical situation, replacement options include dietary phosphate, oral phosphate preparations, and IV phosphate.
How can I raise my phosphate levels?
This article lists 12 foods that are particularly high in phosphorus.
- Chicken and Turkey. Share on Pinterest.
- Pork. A typical 3-ounce (85-gram) portion of cooked pork contains 25–32% of the RDI for phosphorus, depending on the cut.
- Organ Meats.
- Seafood.
- Dairy.
- Sunflower and Pumpkin Seeds.
- Nuts.
- Whole Grains.
