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Decreased Magnesium Levels In Blood

Overview

Decreased magnesium levels in the blood mean a low level of magnesium in the blood causing several side effects and can be fatal. This is because magnesium is a very important mineral needed by the body.

Signs and Symptoms

Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Decreased appetite, Numbness, Tingling, Muscle cramps, Seizures, Muscle spasticity, Personality changes, Abnormal heart rhythms

Common Causes

GI diseases, Type 2 diabetes Alcohol dependence

Risk Factors

Older adults, Use of diuretics

Investigation Techniques

Blood urea and serum electorlytes, Electrocardiography

Treatment and Prevention

Magnesium rich diet, Magnesium Salts

Generics

Magnesium Sulphate
Authorship
Written By
Dr Mohd Ramzdhan Bin Mohd Masdar
MD (Crimea State Medical University)
Reviewed By
Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli
MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Information Updated on : Wed Feb 12 2020 16:04:04 GMT+0800 (Malaysia Time)
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