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Hipomagnesemia - Información general

Nombres alternativos

Magnesio bajo en la sangre; Niveles bajos de magnesio

Definición:

Significa niveles bajos de magnesio en la sangre.

Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:

Algunas afecciones pueden causar hipomagnesemia, como:

Esta enfermedad también puede ser causada por el uso de medicamentos que incrementan el gasto urinario (diuréticos).

  • Fecha de revisión: 8/14/2007
  • Versión en inglés revisada por:Charles Silberberg, DO, Private Practice specializing in Nephrology, Affiliated with NY Medical College, Division of Nephrology, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
  • Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc
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