Inside, you will learn how kidney function affects phosphate regulation, why conditions such as hypoparathyroidism, tumor lysis syndrome, rhabdomyolysis, and renal failure can lead to hyperphosphatemia, and how vitamin D overuse and phosphate-containing medications play a role. The book also discusses symptoms linked with high phosphate such as confusion, anorexia, muscle spasms, and hypocalcemia.
Readers will also find explanations of treatments like dialysis, as well as guidance on dietary choices, including foods high in phosphorus that may need to be limited.
This book is a helpful resource for students, healthcare workers, and anyone interested in understanding hyperphosphatemia, phosphate balance, and kidney-related conditions in a simple and direct way.