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Definition

Hypomagnesemia means low levels of magnesium in the blood.


Alternative Names

Low blood magnesium; Magnesium - low


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Several conditions can cause hypomagnesemia, including:

  • Alcoholism
  • Chronic diarrhea
  • High blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia)
  • Hyperaldosteronism
  • Malabsorption syndromes, such as celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease
  • Malnutrition
  • Medications including amphotericin, cisplatin, cyclosporine, diuretics, and aminoglycoside antibiotics
  • Excessive...
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