hypermagnesemia

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hypermagnesemia

[hi″per-mag″nĕ-se´me-ah]

an abnormally high magnesium content of the blood plasma. See table of Electrolyte Imbalances at electrolyte.

hy·per·mag·ne·se·mi·a

(hī'pĕr-mag'nĕ-sē'mē-ă),

An abnormally large concentration of magnesium in the blood serum.

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hypermagnesemia

Magnesium intoxication A state characterized by ↑ serum magnesium, which is associated with ESRD, eclampsia therapy with magnesium sulfate, adrenocortical insufficiency–Addision's disease, uncontrolled DM, leukemia, hypothyroidism, magnesium-based antacid and laxative therapies Clinical Lethargy, shallow respiration, ↓ BP, ↓ tendon reflexes, ↓ neuromuscular transmission, ↓ CNS; symptoms correspond to magnesium serum levels: nausea occurs at 2-2.5 mmol/L–4-5 mEq/L → sedation, ↓ tendon reflexes, muscle weakness; at 2.5-5 mmol/L–5-10 mEq/L, hypotension, bradycardia, and systemic vasodilatation; arreflexia, coma, respiratory paralysis appear above these levels. See Magnesium.

hy·per·mag·ne·se·mi·a

(hī'pĕr-mag'nĕ-sē'mē-ă)

Excessive magnesium in blood; may be a result of chronic renal insufficiency, overuse of magnesium-containing laxatives or antacids, or severe dehydration. Signs include weakness, paralysis, drowsiness, confusion, bradycardia, hypotension, nausea, and vomiting.
Synonym(s): hypermagnesaemia.

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Hypermagnesemia

An abnormally high concentration of magnesium in the blood.

Mentioned in: Magnesium Imbalance

hy·per·mag·ne·se·mi·a

(hī'pĕr-mag'nĕ-sē'mē-ă)

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