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Can Short Bowel Syndrome Cause Hypophosphatemia?
Can hypophosphatemia result from short bowel syndrome? My husband, now 68 lost his terminal ileum and illeal secal valve in a 1991 bowel resection for Crohn s disease. He has been Vitamin D deficient and injections have finally brought the levels to a normal range. But he has constant spasms in both thighs and right hand tremor. Could he have encepholopathy from low phosphate?
Fri, 8 May 2020
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Short bowel syndrome can cause impaired absorption of minerals and vitamins. If there is any deficiency, supplementation must be provided. Encephalopathy is unlikely. Consult a physician and get evaluated.
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Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
Short bowel syndrome can cause impaired absorption of minerals and vitamins. If there is any deficiency, supplementation must be provided. Encephalopathy is unlikely. Consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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