E83.3: Disorders of phosphorus metabolism and phosphatases

Disorders of phosphorus metabolism and phosphatases, coded as E83.3 in the ICD-10, pertain to medical conditions marked by irregularities in the way the body processes phosphorus. Phosphorus, a significant mineral in our bodies, plays a crucial role in forming healthy bones, teeth, and cells, aiding in energy production, and assisting in muscle and nerve function. When your body's phosphorus metabolism is disrupted, it can lead to an imbalance in the phosphorus levels, causing either too much (hyperphosphatemia) or too little (hypophosphatemia) phosphorus in your blood. Common symptoms may include muscle weakness, bone pain, confusion, fatigue, or irregular heartbeat, depending on whether phosphorus levels are too high or too low. These disorders might be caused by various factors such as kidney disease, certain medications, excessive consumption or malabsorption of phosphorus, or issues related to other glands like the parathyroid gland that regulate phosphorus.

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