Condition
Low blood magnesium
David Cohen, M.D.Published 21 March 20051 min read
Key points
- Hypomagnesemia means low serum levels of magnesium.
- It may result from a number of conditions including chronic diarrhea, chronic vomiting, hyperaldosteronism, celiac disease, and others.
Alternative names
Hypomagnesemia; Magnesium - low
Definition
Hypomagnesemia means low serum levels of magnesium. It may result from a number of conditions including chronic diarrhea, chronic vomiting, hyperaldosteronism, celiac disease, and others.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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