Higher than normal levels of magnesium in the circulating blood.
Symptoms of Hypermagnesemia
The following features are indicative of Hypermagnesemia:
weakness
nausea
vomiting
impaired breathing
decreased respirations
low blood pressure
low blood calcium
abnormal heart rhythms
decreased or absent deep tendon reflexes
low heart rate
dizziness
sleepiness
It is possible that Hypermagnesemia shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Hypermagnesemia
The following are the most common causes of Hypermagnesemia:
hemolysis
kidney insufficiency
diabetic ketoacidosis
adrenal insufficiency
hypothyroidism
hyperparathyroidism
lithium intoxication
Risk Factors for Hypermagnesemia
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Hypermagnesemia:
people with electrolyte imbalances
Prevention of Hypermagnesemia
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Hypermagnesemia. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
avoid intake of magnesium supplements
Occurrence of Hypermagnesemia
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Hypermagnesemia cases seen each year worldwide:
Widely occurring between 500K - 1 Million cases
Common Age Group
Hypermagnesemia can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Hypermagnesemia can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Hypermagnesemia
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Hypermagnesemia:
Blood test: To measure the magnesium levels in the blood
Complications of Hypermagnesemia if untreated
Yes, Hypermagnesemia causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Hypermagnesemia is left untreated:
abnormal heart rhythms
asystole
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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