Hypomagnesemia (patient information)

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Hypomagnesemia

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Hypomagnesemia?

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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Overview

Hypomagnesemia means low levels of magnesium in the blood.

What are the symptoms of Hypomagnesemia?

Common symptoms include:

What causes Hypomagnesemia?

Several conditions can cause hypomagnesemia, including:

Diagnosis

Your health care provider will do a complete physical examination to help determine the cause of your symptoms.

Signs include:

Blood and urine tests will be done. Other tests that can confirm hypomagnesemia include:

Comprehensive metabolic panel

  • Magnesium blood test
  • Urine magnesium test

When to seek urgent medical care?

Hypomagnesemia can be a life-threatening emergency. Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of this condition.

Treatment options

The cause of hypomagnesemia must be diagnosed and treated. Treatment depends on the type of hypomagnesemia, but may include:

  • Fluids given through a vein (IV)
  • Magnesium by mouth or through a vein
  • Medication to relieve symptoms

Where to find medical care for Hypomagnesemia?

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Prevention

Treating the condition that is causing hypomagnesemia can help. If you play any demanding sports, drink fluids that contain electrolytes (sports drinks). Drinking only water while you take part in high-energy athletic events can lead to acute hypomagnesemia.

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

The outcome depends on the condition that is causing the problem.

Possible complications

Sources

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000315.htm