Diseases
hypermagnesemia
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Overview
Hypermagnesemia is a serum magnesium concentration > 2.6 mg/dL (> 1.05 mmol/L). The major cause is renal failure. Symptoms include hypotension, respiratory depression, and cardiac arrest. Diagnosis is by measurement of serum magnesium concentration.
Symptoms
- lethargy
- muscle flaccid paralysis
- decreased breathing rate
- more evident hypotension and bradycardia,
Causes
- hypermagnesemia occurs primarily in patients with acute or chronic kidney disease.
Risk factors
- hypermagnesemia occur primarily in patients with acute or chronic kidney disease
- proton pump inhibitors, malnourishment, and alcoholism, can increase ...
- ... increase the risk of hypermagnesemia.
Diagnosis
- blood test.
- signs and symptoms
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is hypermagnesemia?
Hypermagnesemia is a serum magnesium concentration > 2.6 mg/dL (> 1.05 mmol/L). The major cause is renal failure. Symptoms include hypotension, respiratory depression, and cardiac arrest. Diagnosis is by measurement of serum magnesium concentration.
What are the symptoms of hypermagnesemia?
lethargy, muscle flaccid paralysis, decreased breathing rate, more evident hypotension and bradycardia,
What causes hypermagnesemia?
hypermagnesemia occurs primarily in patients with acute or chronic kidney disease.
Which medicines are used for hypermagnesemia?
calcium, furosemide
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