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Hypomagnesemia - Overview

Alternative Names

Low blood magnesium; Magnesium - low

Definition of Hypomagnesemia:

Hypomagnesemia means low levels of magnesium in the blood.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Several conditions can cause hypomagnesemia, including:

The condition also can be caused by the use of drugs that increase urine output (diuretics).

  • Reviewed last on: 8/14/2007
  • Charles Silberberg, DO, Private Practice specializing in Nephrology, Affiliated with NY Medical College, Division of Nephrology, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.