Hypomagnesaemia Flashcards
1
Q
Causes:
GI loss or deficiency - list some examples?
What drunk to excess could cause this?
A
Malnutrition Laxative abuse Diarrhoea IBD GE Coeliac Disease
Alcohol
2
Q
This is commoner than hypermagnesemia!!!
Magnesium physiology:
Where is most Mg stored?
What is it’s main role?
What other electrolytes does it tend to follow the same route as?
A
Bone
Basic cellular processes, including anything involved with ATP
Ca and K
3
Q
Neurological symptoms:
Why do they get neuromuscular excitability?
What are some symptoms of this?
A
Hypomagnesaemia causes hypocalcaemia which causes neuromuscular excitability.
Paraesthesia Fasciculation s Seizures Tetany Personality change
4
Q
What systemic effects does it have?
A
Anorexia
Vomiting
Fatigue
5
Q
Investigations:
What other electrolytes would you test for?
A
Magnesium
Calcium
Phosphate
Potassium
6
Q
Rx is just PO/IV Mg
A
Rx is just PO/IV Mg
