Understanding High Phosphorus

7/30/2019 Understanding High Phosphorus

1/14

High Phosphoru s

Treatment Options

U n d ers t a n d i n g

and

Your


2/14

Important Information

A Guide To Understanding

H y p e r p h o s p h a t e m i a

H y p e r p h o s p h a t e m i a means

high phosphorus. You, or

someone you know, has been

diagnosed with high phosphoru s,

and this bro c h u re is designed

to help you learn about how to

t reat this condition.

Just For Yo u

Sound it out:

hi-per-fos-fa-team-e-ah

2


3/14

4-5

6-7

8-9

10-11

Fold-out

3

Wo rds inb o l d f a c ea re defined in the glossary.

How your

kidneys work

High phosphorus andhow it affects you

Treating your high phosphorus

Healthy eating,

and a tasty re c i p e

Additional re s o u rces and glossary

In this bro c h u re ,you will find out about:


4/14

4

Your kidneys clean (filter) your blood

removing waste products and extra water

Blood with waste

Clean blood Waste


5/14

5

KI D N E Y S:

Your kidneys are cleaning centers for

your blood. They remove waste products

and extra water that would otherwise

build up. Much of this waste comes from

the food you eat.

Your kidneys control how much p h o s p h o ru s

( f o s s - f o r- u s )stays in your body. Among other

things, kidneys help control your blood

p re s s u re, strengthen your bones, and

maintain your general health.

When kidneys fail to clean your blood

p ro p e r l y, waste products build up, and

your health may suff e r.

You may then need to change your diet,

or begin a treatment routine such as

dialysis or medication.

C A U T I O N

Your bodys cleaning system


6/14

P h o s p h o rus in pro p e r

amounts is important for

the growth and maintenance

of your body tissues and

bones. Phosphorus is

released from food into the

stomach during digestion,

and is then absorbed into

the blood stre a m.

P h o s p h o rus is commonly

found in foods such as

d a i ry, red meat, fish, poultry,

eggs, and nuts. Importantsubstances for your overall

h e a l th such as p ro t e i n,

c a l c i u m and vitamin D are

found in foods that contain

p h o s p h o rus.

6

P h o s p h o ru s

G o o dand bad


7/14

7

E f f e c t s o f

High Phosphoru sYou may not experience any symptomsfrom high phosphorus, but serious

problems may be occurring. Here are

some of the complications you

may experience.

Daily irritations

The following may become

daily irritations:

itchy skin

red eyes

bone pain

joint pain

Serious problems

More serious problems may

develop, such as:

bone disease

h e a rt disease

buildup ofmineral depositsin your kidneys, heart,blood vessels, lungs, eyes,

joints, and skin


8/14

8

DIALYSIS: Dialysis does some

of the cleaning normally done by

healthy kidneys and may take

place in your home or a

medical setting.

DIET: Your healthcare provider

will recommend a diet low in

phosphorus. Certain foods

may be substituted for others,

but you can still enjoy what you eat.

T h e re are several ways to treat

high phosphoru s.

TreatingHigh Phosphoru s

M E D I C AT I O N S : Your healthcarep rovider may also prescribe any

of several phosphate (foss-fate)

binder options.

Phosphorus

Phosphate binders attachto phosphorus and are

removed through the bowels.


9/14

9

Like magnets, phosphate bindersbind to phosphorus as it

travels through the stomach

and digestive system, before

it can be absorbed into the

blood stream. Then, the boundp h o s p h o rus is removed through the bowels.

Some phosphate binders may be tablets

or pills that are swallowed, while others

a re chewed. Some re q u i re takingm o re tablets or pills than others.

Speak to your healthcare

p rovider about what choice

is best for you.

Howp h o s p h a tebinders work

Your healthcare provider will tell you:

How many tablets to take each day

When to take your medication What to expect from tre a t m e n t

These medications work best when

taken during or right after a meal.

This may help lower the risk of sidee ffects such as nausea.

Phosphateb i n d e r


10/14

10

Eat well!Eat healthy,

But your new diet doesnt have to be boring.

H e re are some tips to help you enjoy the foods

you love:

Fill omelets with vegetables Top pasta with garlic and b u t t e r, not meat sauce

Eat chicken or fish instead of pork

Ask your dietitian for more ideas!

D a i ry (milk, cheese, ice cream), chocolate,

dark cola, and whole wheat bread

Some foods with phosphorus createm o re problems than others, such as:

N o n - d a i ry cre a m e r, sorbet, sugar cookies,

beef (and other red meats), and white bre a d

These are foods you can includein your low phosphorus diet:


11/14

Aunt Bettys Blueberry Pancakes112 cups sifted plain all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

3 tablespoons sugar

1 cup buttermilk

2 tablespoons no-salt margarine, melted

2 eggs, slightly beaten1 cup canned or frozen blueberr i e s , r i n s e d

Sift flour, baking powder, and sugar into a mixing

bowl and stir. Add remaining ingredients and stir

until smooth. Begin cooking immediately. Heat aheavy skillet and grease lightly using a non-stick

cooking spray. Spoon out pancakes and cook until

done, flipping once. Top with fresh fruit or warmed

jam and enjoy!

11

Lets get cooking!

Adapted from: Kidney Friendly Comfort Foods. August 2005.


12/14

Know More!ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Several educational resources are listed below,

but remember:your healthcare provider is

always the first person you should seek out

with questions about your condition.

American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

3505 E. Frontage Road, Suite 315Tampa, FL 33607

(800) 749-2257

www.aakp.org

American Kidney Fund (AKF)

6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010Rockville, MD 20852

(800) 638-8299

www.kidneyfund.org

National Kidney Foundation (NKF)

30 East 33rd StreetNew York, NY 10016

(800) 622-9010

www.kidney.org

National Kidney and Urologic Diseases

Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC)3 Information Way

Bethesda, MD 20892-3580

(800) 891-5390

www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov


13/14

G l o s s a ryH e re you will find definitions of the bolded

t e rms in the text.

C a l c i u mA mineral that gives strength to bones and

teeth and has an important role in muscle

function, blood clotting, and nerve function

H y p e r p h o s p h a t e m i aA condition that results when the levelsof phosphorus in the blood get too high,

which can happen when the kidneys are

unable to filter the blood pro p e r l y

Mineral depositsBuildup of minerals such as calcium and

p h o s p h o rus in the tissues or bloodstre a m

P h o s p h o ru sAn essential mineral that is found in foods

and used in all body tissue and bones

P ro t e i nAn essential substance for the growth and

repair of body tissue

Vitamin DA substance in the body that works closely with

calcium; also supplied by foods and supplements


14/14

Medications can be diffic u l t

to take, butyou should take

any and all medications

exactly as instructed by

your healthcare pro v i d e r.

Following the

t reatment plan can make

a big diff e rence in contro l l i n g

your phosphorus andoverall healt h

so stick with it!

And if you have

any questions, ask

your healthcare

p ro v i d e r. He or

she will be happy

to help you.

Stickwithyour treatment plan

This bro c h u re was fundedby an educational grant fro m

American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)3505 E. Frontage Road, Suite 315 Tampa, FL 33607

(800) 749-2257 www.aakp.org

Documents

Understanding High Phosphorus