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What Happens when Calcium and Phosphorus are Out of Balance
It’s very important for people with even slight kidney problems to consult their physicians and keep checking their electrolyte levels. Trying to maintain a low phosphorus diet can help somewhat, but it’s sometimes hard to avoid foods containing milk, whole grains, peas, etc. Doctors can also help by providing drugs that serve as phosphate binders.
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Calcium, Phosphorus, and the Kidneys
The kidney helps keep phosphorus levels balanced by inducing the production of D vitamins, which in turn help the body excrete excess phosphorus. But as kidney disease progresses, the kidney becomes unable to trigger the Vitamin D. And that’s when the happy partnership of calcium and phosphorus becomes a nightmare. Continue reading
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Introduction to Electrolytes: Part 1
The kidneys play a major role in regulating electrolytes in the body. When kidneys are impaired or fail, this often throws out the balance, or results in a surfeit of some electrolytes. If this problem isn’t addressed, other parts of the body can be affected in serious ways, some of them potentially fatal. Continue reading
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