Hypomagnesaemia

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• Synonyms

  • Low magnesium
  • Hypomagnesemia

• Causes

  • Diarrhoea
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis
  • Frusemide
  • Hungry bone syndrome
  • Bartter syndrome
  • Total parenteral nutrition
  • Proton pump inhibitor

• Effects

  • Chondrocalcinosis
  • Hypoparathyroidism
  • Prolonged QT interval
  • Fasciculation
  • Digoxin toxicity
  • Restless legs syndrome
  • High urinary Potassium
  • Tetany
  • Ventricular tachyarrhythmia

• Parents

  • Electrolyte imbalance