Lower than normal levels of magnesium in the circulating blood
Symptoms of Magnesium deficiency
The following features are indicative of Magnesium deficiency:
loss of appetite
nausea
vomiting
fatigue
weakness
It is possible that Magnesium deficiency shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Magnesium deficiency
The following are the most common causes of Magnesium deficiency:
inadequate diet
alcohol abuse
chronic stress
poorly controlled diabetes
chronic vomiting
Risk Factors for Magnesium deficiency
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Magnesium deficiency:
fat malabsorption
episodes of chronic diarrhea
type 2 diabetes
more prominent in people with alcohol dependence
adult age
Prevention of Magnesium deficiency
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Magnesium deficiency. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
stay within daily calorie needs
limit use of saturated fats in diet
restrict use of sugars in diet
intake of dark green leafy vegetables
Occurrence of Magnesium deficiency
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Magnesium deficiency cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Magnesium deficiency can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Magnesium deficiency can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Magnesium deficiency
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Magnesium deficiency:
Blood test: To diagnose magnesium level in blood
Comprehensive metabolic panel: To provide an overall picture of body's chemical balance and metabolism
Complications of Magnesium deficiency if untreated
Yes, Magnesium deficiency causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Magnesium deficiency is left untreated:
seizures
coronary spasms
hypocalcemia
hypokalemia
Self-care for Magnesium deficiency
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Magnesium deficiency:
Intake of whole grains and dark-green leafy vegetables: Considered to be as good sources of magnesium
Time for Treatment of Magnesium deficiency
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Magnesium deficiency to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
More than 1 year
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Magnesium deficiency.