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1. Dr.Methaq A.M. Hussein MRCP (LONDON),,SCE endocrine( london ),F.I.B.M.S ASSIST. Professor

2. Magnesium deficiency Magnesium deficiency is a condition in which the amount of magnesium in the blood is lower than normal. The medical name of this condition is hypomagnesemi

3. Causes Common causes of low magnesium include :Alcohol Burns that affect a large area of the body Chronic diarrhea Excessive urination (polyuria), such as in uncontrolled diabetes and during recovery from acute kidney failure Hyperaldosteronism (disorder in which the adrenal gland releases too much of the hormone aldosterone into the blood) Kidney tubule disorders Malabsorption syndromes, such as celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease Malnutrition Medicines including amphotericin, cisplatin , cyclosporine, diuretics, proton pump inhibitors, and aminoglycoside antibiotics Pancreatitis (swelling and inflammation of the pancreas) Excessive sweatin

4. Symptoms Common symptoms include: Abnormal eye movements ( nystagmus ) Convulsions Fatigue Muscle spasms or cramps Muscle weakness Numbness

5. Exams and Tests . Tests that may be ordered include an electrocardiogram (ECG).A blood test will be ordered to check your magnesium level. Normal range is 1.3 to 2.1 mEq /L (0.65 to 1.05 mmol /L). Other blood and urine tests that may be done include:Calcium blood test Comprehensive metabolic panelPotassium blood testUrine magnesium test Exams and TestsYour health care provider will do a physical exam and ask about your symptoms.Tests that may be ordered include an electrocardiogram (ECG).A blood test will be ordered to check yolevel . Normal range is 1.3 to 2.1 mEq /L (0.65 to 1.05 mmol /L). Other blood and urine tests that may be done include:Calcium blood test Comprehensive metabolic panelPotassium blood testUrine magnesium test

6. TreatmentTreatment depends on the type of low magnesium problem and may include:Fluids given through a vein (IV ) Magnesium by mouth or through a vein Medicines to relieve symptoms Outlook (Prognosis)Outcome depends on the condition that is causing the problem . Possible ComplicationsUntreated , this condition can lead to : Cardiac arrest Respiratory arrest Death