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HypomagnesemiaDefinition: Hypomagnesemia means low levels of magnesium in the blood. It may result from a number of conditions including chronic diarrhea,�malabsorption, alcoholism, diuretic use, and other disorders.
Alternative Names: Low blood magnesium; Magnesium - low
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Expectations (prognosis):
Calling your health care provider:
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| Review Date: 9/13/2005
Reviewed By: Robert Mushnick, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, SUNY Downstate Health Center, Brooklyn, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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