Hypophosphatemia is a low level of phosphorus in the blood.
Alternative Names:
Low blood phosphate; Phosphate - low
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Various medical conditions may cause hypophosphatemia, but it is commonly associated with starvation, vitamin D deficiency, and alcoholism.
Review Date: 11/16/2006
Reviewed By: David M. Charytan, M.D., M.Sc., Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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