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(T57.1) Toxic effect: phosphorus and its compounds
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39 865 in individuals diagnosis toxic effect: phosphorus and its compounds confirmed
Diagnosis toxic effect: phosphorus and its compounds is diagnosed Men are 9.36% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis toxic effect: phosphorus and its compounds
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis toxic effect: phosphorus and its compounds
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease toxic effect: phosphorus and its compounds - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-74, 80-84, 90-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 75-79, 85-89, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 70-79, 85-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-69, 80-84
Disease Features toxic effect: phosphorus and its compounds
Absence or low individual and public risk
Toxic effect: phosphorus and its compounds - what does this mean
Phosphorus and its compounds can cause toxic effects when ingested in large quantities. the toxicity is a result of the phosphorus binding with calcium in the body, leading to hypocalcemia, which can cause seizures, coma, and even death.
What happens during the disease - toxic effect: phosphorus and its compounds
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Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Blood tests to check for phosphorus levels
- Urine tests to check for phosphorus levels
- Liver function tests
- Kidney tests
- Electrolyte tests
- X-rays
- CT scans
- MRI scans
- Ultrasound scans
- Tissue biopsy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Minimize the toxic effects of phosphorus and its compounds.
- Administering antidotes to reduce the absorption of phosphorus.
- Administering chelating agents to bind and remove phosphorus from the body.
- Administering dialysis to remove phosphorus from the blood.
- Administering intravenous fluids to dilute the phosphorus in the body.
- Providing supportive care such as oxygen, fluids, and electrolytes.
- Administering medications to reduce inflammation and pain.
- Monitoring the patient's vital signs.
- Providing nutrition and vitamins to support the body's natural healing processes.
4 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Toxic effect: phosphorus and its compounds - Prevention
The best way to prevent the toxic effects of phosphorus and its compounds is to avoid contact with the substance altogether. if contact is unavoidable, then protective gear such as gloves and respirators should be used, and ventilation should be adequate to reduce the risk of inhalation. additionally, proper handling and storage of phosphorus and its compounds should be observed to minimize the risk of exposure.