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Common Causes of Elevated Serum Phosphorus:

  1. Decreased renal excretion capacity. This includes reduced glomerular filtration rate in acute or chronic kidney function failure, increased reabsorption in the kidneys, such as in hypothyroidism or the use of growth hormones, and excessive intake of phosphates. This can be from medications or the use of laxatives and enemas containing phosphates. Additionally, excessive intracellular phosphates can be released: