High Phosphate (Hyperphosphatemia): Dietary Sources, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

The video tutorial covers hyperphosphatemia, its causes, symptoms, and treatment. It explains how phosphate is absorbed and regulated in the body, the role of vitamin D and parathyroid hormone, and the normal serum phosphate levels. The causes of hyperphosphatemia are categorized into acute phosphate loads, decreased renal excretion, metabolic conditions, and medications. Clinical features include ectopic calcification and symptoms of hypocalcemia. Treatment options include dietary changes, phosphate binders, and hemodialysis for severe cases.

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