hormonal and metabolic disorders
Hypophosphatemia (Low Level of Phosphate in the Blood)
Acute hypophosphatemia
In acute hypophosphatemia, the phosphate level in blood suddenly falls dangerously low. Because the body uses large amounts of phosphate during recovery from certain disorders, acute hypophosphatemia may occur in people recovering from the following conditions: Severe Undernutrition (including starvation) Diabetic Ketoacidosis None Severe Alcohol Use None Severe Burns None This sudden drop in phosphate level may result in an Overview of Abnormal Heart Rhythms and even death. 