Etymed
hyperphosphatemia
Definition
A medical condition characterized by elevated levels of phosphate in the blood
Clinical context
A 65-year-old patient with chronic kidney disease presents to the emergency department with complaints of muscle weakness and severe bone pain. Laboratory studies reveal a serum phosphate level of 6.5 mg/dL, significantly elevated above the normal range of 2.5-4.5 mg/dL. The patient's elevated phosphate levels are likely due to decreased renal excretion secondary to end-stage renal disease.
Mnemonic
HYPER-PHOSPHATEMIA - Remember 'HYPER' for high levels, and 'PHOSPHATE' for the phosphate ions