Disease caused by deficiency of phosphorus?

Answer 1

As phosphorous is found in all living cells, unless one lives off plastic, a deficiency is nigh impossible.

However, it would basically be pretty much the opposite to the functions of phosphorous, that is, a deficiency would cause teeth and bones to be weak and general fatigue would also occur.

Answer 2

Phosphorus deficiency may cause bone diseases such as rickets in children and osteomalaciain adults. An improper balance of phosphorus and calcium may cause osteoporosis.

Dietary sources of phosphorus include milk products, egg yolk, legumes, nuts, and whole grains.

Answer 3

It helps in in the processing of vitamins and in the conversion of food in to energy.

A lack of phosphorus can cause weight loss,anemia and abnormal growth.

Answer 4

Symptoms of phosphorus deficiency (hypophosphatemia), while rare, may include loss of appetite, anemia, muscle weakness, weight loss, stiff joints, bone pain, decreased growth or rickets in children, poor bone and tooth development, osteomalacia in adults, skin disease, tooth decay, Arthritis, increased susceptibility to infection, numbness and tingling sensations, and difficulty walking. Severe hypophosphatemia may result in death. Because phosphorus is so widespread in food, deficiency usually occurs only in cases of starvation. Other people at risk of hypophosphatemia include:

• People on diets of 1,000 calories a day or less
• Pregnant and nursing women
• Alcoholics
• People who consume large amounts of antacids
• Diabetics recovering from an episode of diabetic ketoacidosis
• Starving or anorexic patients on re-feeding regimens that are high in calories but too low in phosphorus

Answer 5

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