What does hyperphosphatemia cause?

1. Increased calcium deposition in soft tissues

- Soft tissue calcification

2. Increased risk of cardiovascular events

- Cardiovascular disease including myocardial infarction, stroke, congestive heart failure

3. Skin lesions

- Pruritus, bullous lesions

4. Gastrointestinal disturbances

- Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain

5. Neuromuscular disorders

- Paresthesias, hypesthesias, fatigue, depression, difficulty concentrating, cognitive dysfunction