hormonal and metabolic disorders
Hyperphosphatemia (High Level of Phosphate in the Blood)
Treatment of Hyperphosphatemia
A diet low in phosphate Medications to increase phosphate excretion In people with kidney dysfunction, hyperphosphatemia is treated by reducing consumption of phosphate and reducing absorption of phosphate from the digestive tract. Foods that are high in phosphate, such as milk, egg yolks, chocolate, and soft drinks, should be avoided. Medications that bind with phosphate, such assevelamer, lanthanum, andcalciumcompounds, should be taken with meals as prescribed by a doctor. These medications make phosphate harder to absorb, and more phosphate is excreted.Sevelamerand lanthanum are often used for people undergoing dialysis becausecalciumcompounds can makecalcium-phosphate crystals more likely to form in tissues. 