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HypoMagnesemia


- See Rx of HypoMg - Differential Diagnosis: Malabsorption, Steatorrhea, Diarrhea, Laxitive, ETOH/withdrawl, Alcoholism and Cirrhosis, Hyperthyroidism, Aldosteronism, Diuretics, RTA, Acute Pancreatitis Hyperparathyroidism, Hyperalimentation, NG suctioning, Chronic Dialysis, RTA, Hungry Bone syndrome, Hypophosphatemia, Intracellular shifts w/ Respiratory Acidosis or metabolic acidosis; Meds (Cis Platinum, Amphotericin B, Aminoglycosides Cisplatin, Ifosphamide, Insulin, Diuretics; - Note that hypoMg may cause hypoK and hypoCa - Signs and Symptoms: Paresthesia's, hyperreflexia, muscle spasm, & tetany;



Original Text by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD.