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GenaCL600 [577]
1 year ago
7

Refeeding syndrome is a potentially fatal complication of overfeeding. why is refeeding syndrome so dangerous?

Biology
1 answer:
eduard1 year ago
8 0

It might cause harmful changes in the serum phosphorus and other electrolytes. So, Refeeding syndrome so dangerous.

<h3>What is serum phosphorus?</h3>
  • The serum phosphorus test quantifies the phosphate levels in the blood.
  • A vein, typically on the back of the hand or the inside of the elbow, is used to draw blood.
  • When hypoparathyroidism, parathyroid gland does not produce enough parathyroid hormone.
  • Body contains too much vitamin D.
  • A diet that is too high in phosphorus.
  • Although the terms "phosphorus" and "phosphate" are sometimes used interchangeably when discussing tests.
  • A serum phosphorus/phosphate test actually measures the amount of inorganic phosphate in the blood.
  • Phosphates are essential for the synthesis of energy, the health of muscles and nerves, and the development of bones.
  • Although serum inorganic phosphate only represents a very small portion of the body's total phosphorus, it is easily quantifiable and provides information on the body's phosphorus reserves.
  • Phosphate is mostly found in the body in an organic form as a compound with lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates.

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