What causes high Phosphorus and low Potassium?

High Phosphorus and low Potassium can be caused by many reasons.

If your Phosphorus is in between 2.5 mg/dL and 4.5 mg/dL and your Potassium is in between 3.5 mmol/L and 5.1 mmol/L then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Phosphorus and Potassium respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

Normal range of Phosphorus : 2.5 - 4.5 mg/dL

Ideal values of Phosphorus depending on age :
Age Ideal Phosphorus value
<5 years 2.69
5-10 years 2.894
10-15 years 3.114
15-20 years 3.351
20-25 years 3.606
25-30 years 3.88
30-35 years 4.175
35-40 years 4.492
40-45 years 4.466
45-50 years 4.44
50-55 years 4.414
55-60 years 4.388
60-70 years 4.362
70-80 years 4.337
80-90 years 4.312
90-100 years 4.287
>100 years 4.262

If you want your blood test report to be interpreted by Phosphorus specialist, then you can upload your report. Our Phosphorus expert will provide you with the most accurate interpretation of your blood test results and treatment within 12 hours. Upload blood test report now

Your Phosphorus result may be wrong. Click to know the reason in detail

Click here to know Symptoms of High Phosphorus

Click here to know Symptoms of Low Potassium

Besides Lab test failures, there are many other reasons for inaccurate blood results. Know the common reasons for inaccurate blood test results

Can Low or High Phosphorus cause Heart Attack? Click here to know

Normal range of Phosphorus found among women : - mg/dL

Ideal values of Potassium depending on age :
Age Ideal Potassium value
<5 years 3.766
5-10 years 4.052
10-15 years 4.36
15-20 years 4.691
20-25 years 5.048
25-30 years 5.019
30-35 years 4.99
35-40 years 4.961
40-45 years 4.932
45-50 years 4.904
50-55 years 4.876
55-60 years 4.848
60-70 years 4.82
70-80 years 4.792
80-90 years 4.764
90-100 years 4.736
>100 years 5.096

Click here to know Symptoms of High Phosphorus

Click here to know Symptoms of Low Potassium

Can Low or High Phosphorus cause Heart Attack? Click here to know

Click here to upload your blood test report

Click here to consult a doctor for your Low Phosphorus problem

High Phosphorus and low Potassium can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Phosphorus and Potassium blood tests and the results are higher than 4.5 mg/dL for Phosphorus and lower than 3.5 mmol/L for Potassium, your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get these tests if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

This page has got the maximum number of views from the below mentioned cities (traffic in last 30 days):

How the Phosphorus and Potassium Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants Phosphorus and Potassium tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the Phosphorus and Potassium blood tests, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your Phosphorus and Potassium Test reports by your pathologist.

Click here to upload your blood test report

Click here to consult a doctor for your Low Phosphorus problem

People also viewed:

Symptoms

About Us

Our mission at Medchunk is to provide the highest quality medical information service to healthcare professionals and patients.

Links: