Hypomagnesemia

Low Magnesium Level Discharge Instructions

A low level of magnesium in the blood is hypomagnesia. Magnesium is an electrolyte that you get from the foods you eat. It helps keep normal activity in your nerve and muscle cells. It is important to your heart and bones. Magnesium is needed to help your body make certain hormones. It helps maintain your blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Low magnesium levels can lead to low calcium or potassium levels as well. Your doctor will work to treat any hidden cause. You may need to take drugs to help raise the magnesium in your blood. You may be in the hospital until your levels are back to normal.

Raise the magnesium levels in your blood,Change certain hormone levels in your body,Treat the cause of your low magnesium

Cramping or twitching of the muscles,Upset stomach and throwing up,Confusion,Feeling weak or tired,Abnormal heartbeat,Chest pain,Seizure

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