Hypomagnesemia


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Definition

Hypomagnesemia means low levels of magnesium in the blood. It may result from a number of conditions including chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, alcoholism, diuretic use, and other disorders.


Alternative Names

Low blood magnesium; Magnesium - low


Causes, incidence, and risk factors



Review Date: 09/13/2005
Reviewed By: Robert Mushnick, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, SUNY Downstate Health Center, Brooklyn, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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