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What is Electrolyte Imbalance?

Water and salts (sodium, potassium, calcium, etc.) form a delicate balance in the body. In this condition, the balance is disrupted by kidney injury, hormonal disturbances, and other causes.

Typical Symptoms of Electrolyte Imbalance

Diagnostic Questions for Electrolyte Imbalance

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

  • Are you experiencing difficulty thinking clearly?
  • Have you experienced any seizures?
  • Have you fainted recently?
  • Do you feel dizzy?
  • Do you have weakness in your arms or legs?

Treatment of Electrolyte Imbalance

The goal of treatment is to restore electrolytes to normal levels. Mild imbalances can be managed through dietary changes and electrolyte supplements. In severe cases, salt-containing fluids may be given by a needle in the vein.

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Maxwell J. Nanes, DO

Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)

Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |

Yoshinori Abe, MD

Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)

Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.

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High Phosphate? Why Your Levels Are Rising & Medically Approved Next Steps

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High phosphate levels are most often caused by chronic kidney disease, but can also come from phosphate additives in processed foods, hormone imbalances, or rapid cell breakdown; even without symptoms, persistent elevations can weaken bones and calcify blood vessels, raising heart risk. There are several factors to consider, and key details about your labs and history can change next steps; see below to understand more. Medically approved actions include confirming the cause with repeat labs plus kidney, calcium, PTH, and vitamin D tests, cutting back on phosphate additives, taking phosphate binders if prescribed, and optimizing kidney and hormone care, with urgent evaluation for chest pain, severe cramps, confusion, seizures, or irregular heartbeat. Full guidance, practical diet tips, and when to seek emergency care are detailed below.

References:

* Lau WL, et al. Hyperphosphatemia: An Update on Its Pathophysiology and Management. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis. 2020 Jan;27(1):15-22. PMID: 32093863.

* Kovesdy CP. Hyperphosphatemia Management in Chronic Kidney Disease. Kidney Int Rep. 2021 Mar;6(3):574-582. PMID: 33738472.

* Block GA, et al. Hyperphosphatemia and Phosphate Binders in Chronic Kidney Disease. Am J Kidney Dis. 2020 Jul;76(1 Suppl 1):S73-S80. PMID: 32560377.

* Wolf M. Update on Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 in Chronic Kidney Disease. Kidney Int. 2016 Nov;90(5):935-942. PMID: 27745778.

* Rosner MH, et al. Acute Hyperphosphatemia. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2017 Apr;22(4):676-681. PMID: 28400494.

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