My blood work showed my phosphorus rank as low what does this imply?
Answer:
A low phosphate (the biochemical molecule PO4-, which is what is measured in tests) is more or less common. Provided the phosphate condense is low it is of little consequence, but it can have severe consequences once the height drops to about 0.3 mmol/L. (This is principally due to the certainty that phosphate is absolutely crucial surrounded by making the cell's chief source of Energy currency - ATP.)
There are numerous possibilities for this, but basically they can be sorted into three category:
1) Increased excretion by the kidney: vitamin D deficiency, primary hyperparathyroidism, some renal diseases, etc.
2) Decreased intestinal digestion: e.g. malnourishment
3) Redistribution (i.e. the phosphate moves into the cells, thereby lowering blood levels): rescue phase of diabetic ketoacidosis, respiratory alkalosis, intravenous glucose therapy, etc.
Unfortunately, an answer similar to this is bound to be laden next to jargon if it is to preserve any correctness. If nothing else, the point of the above is that in that are a LOT of different causes for a low phosphate, but if it is mild, the effects aren't serious.
You should probably address to your doctor about the problem if it worries you further. (S)he will hopefully know how to give you the basis in your demanding case.
Hope that help somewhat!
Depends... how low was it? If you are a robust adult it's imagined just a lab error. It's remarkably unusual for someone to have a low phosphorus.