hypomagnesemia

hypomagnesemia

 [hi″po-mag″nĕ-se´me-ah]

abnormally low magnesium content of the blood, manifested chiefly by neuromuscular hyperirritability. See table of Electrolyte Imbalances at electrolyte.

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hy·po·mag·ne·se·mi·a

(hī'pō-mag'nē-sē'mē-ă),

Subnormal blood serum concentration of magnesium; may cause convulsions and concurrent hypocalcemia.

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hypomagnesemia

Low blood magnesium, magnesium deficiency Metabolism A serum magnesium ≤ 1.5 mg/dL, often manifest by muscular hyperirritability Etiology Alcohol abuse, burns, dehydration, DKA, diarrhea, ↑ Ca2+, ↑ aldosterone, ↓ K+, ↓ PTH, post-bowel resection, malabsorption, malnutrition, pancreatitis, renal insufficiency, therapy with amphotericin B, calcium gluconate, diuretics, insulin, neomycin Clinical Cramping, ↑ tendon reflexes, tremors. See Magnesium.

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hy·po·mag·ne·se·mi·a

(hī'pō-mag'nĕ-sē'mē-ă)

Deficiency of magnesium in blood; may be caused by chronic alcoholism, dehydration, diabetic acidosis, and chronic diarrhea, malabsorption syndrome, postoperative complication of bowel surgery, prolonged nasogastric suction, prolonged diuretic therapy, or starvation. Signs include arrhythmias, neuromuscular irritability, leg cramps, mood changes, confusion, hallucinations, or seizures.
Synonym(s): hypomagnesaemia.

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Hypomagnesemia

An abnormally low concentration of magnesium in the blood.

Mentioned in: Magnesium Imbalance

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hy·po·mag·ne·se·mi·a

(hī'pō-mag'nĕ-sē'mē-ă)

Subnormal blood serum concentration of magnesium; may cause convulsions and concurrent hypocalcemia.
Synonym(s): hypomagnesaemia.

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