Clinical Feature of Hypomagnesemia and Magnesium Deficiency
• Electrolyte Disturbance: Hypokalemia, Hypocalcemia
• Neuromuscular and central nervous system: Carpopedal spasm, Convulsions, Muscle cramps, Muscle weakness, fasciculations, tremors, Vertigo, Nystagmus, • Depression, psychosis, Athetoid movements & choreiform movements
• Cardiovascular: Atrial tachycardias, Atrial fibrillation, Supraventricular arrhythmias, Ventricular arrhythmias, Torsade de pointes, Digoxin sensitivity
• Complications of Mg deficiency: Altered glucose homeostasis, Atherosclerotic vascular disease, Hypertension, Myocardial infarction, Osteoporosis,
• Miscellaneous: Migraine, Asthma, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Impaired athletic performance
Satyendra Dhar, MD @DharSaty
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