Lower than normal levels of magnesium in the circulating blood
Symptoms of Hypomagnesemia
The following features are indicative of Hypomagnesemia:
abnormal eye movements (nystagmus)
convulsions
fatigue
muscle spasms
muscle cramps
muscle weakness
numbness
abnormal heart rhythms
increased irritability of the nervous system
paresthesias
palpitations
hypokalemia
hypoparathyroidism
athetosis
jerking
nystagmus
extensor plantar reflex
confusion
disorientation
hallucinations
depression
hypertension
fast heart rate
tremors
It is possible that Hypomagnesemia shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Hypomagnesemia
The following are the most common causes of Hypomagnesemia:
not enough magnesium in the diet
intestines are not absorbing enough magnesium
kidneys are excreting too much magnesium
genetic mutations in SLC12A3, CLNCKB, CLDN16, CLDN19, SARS2, TRPM6 or CNNM2
Risk Factors for Hypomagnesemia
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Hypomagnesemia:
alcohol use
burns that affect a large area of the body
chronic diarrhea
polyuria
hypercalcemia
hyperaldosteronism
celiac disease
inflammatory bowel disease
malnutrition
excessive sweating
polyuria
Prevention of Hypomagnesemia
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Hypomagnesemia. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
counsume magnesemia-rich diet including green vegetables, seafood, cocoa derivatives, nuts, wheat, and meat
Occurrence of Hypomagnesemia
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Hypomagnesemia cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Hypomagnesemia can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Hypomagnesemia can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Hypomagnesemia
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Hypomagnesemia:
Blood test: To measure magnesium level in the blood
ECG (Electrocardiography): It reveals a tachycardia with a prolonged QT interval due to hypomagnesemia
Urine test: To measure magnesium level in the urine sample
Complications of Hypomagnesemia if untreated
Yes, Hypomagnesemia causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Hypomagnesemia is left untreated:
cardiac arrest
respiratory arrest
can be fatal
Self-care for Hypomagnesemia
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Hypomagnesemia:
Magnesemia-rich diet: Consuming diet including green vegetables, seafood, cocoa derivatives, nuts, wheat, and meat help restore depleted magnesium
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Hypomagnesemia.