Definition

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
Lots More Information:
•Diarrhea
•Nausea and vomiting
•Hyperaldosteronism - primar...
•Celiac disease - sprue
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.