Monday, June 04, 2012

Hypomagnesemia

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Alternative Names

Low blood magnesium; Magnesium - low


Treatment

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

Support Groups


Expectations (prognosis)

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


Complications
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Death
  • Respiratory arrest

Calling your health care provider

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


Review Date: 05/29/2011
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)