Magnesium deficiency (medicine) 3029057 223297030 2008-07-03T13:15:11Z 82.38.200.195 /* Terminology */ {{Infobox_Disease | Name = Magnesium deficiency | Image = Mg-TableImage.png | Caption = [[Magnesium]] | DiseasesDB = | ICD10 = {{ICD10|E|61|2|e|50}} | ICD9 = | ICDO = | OMIM = | MedlinePlus = 002423 | eMedicineSubj = | eMedicineTopic = | MeshID = | }} '''Magnesium deficiency''' refers to an absolute lack of [[magnesium]], the result of numerous conditions. This can generally be remedied by an alteration of [[diet (nutrition)|diet]] or oral supplements. However intravenous supplementation is necessary for more severe cases. ==Symptoms== Possible symptoms and pathologies as a result of magnesium deficiency are widespread, but may include: [[Hypertension]], [[cardiovascular disease]], [[Vitamin K]] deficiency, depressed [[immunity (medical)|immunity]], [[clinical depression|depression]], [[diabetes]], [[erectile dysfunction]], increased levels of [[Stress (medicine)|stress]], [[insomnia]], [[fasciculation]], [[migraine]], [[cancer]], [[ADHD]], [[asthma]], and [[allergies]]. ==Incidence/prevalence== 61% of the US population do not meet the US RDA for levels of magnesium.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ars.usda.gov/Services/docs.htm?docid=10709 |title=Community Nutrition Products and Services, Community Nutrition : CNMap |accessdate=2007-07-24 |format= |work=}}</ref> ==Terminology== "Magnesium depletion" (ICD10 code {{ICD10|E|83|4|e|70}}) should be distinguished from [[hypomagnesemia]], since the first refers to a disorder of magnesium [[metabolism]], and is much more difficult to treat. However, in the past, the terms have sometimes been used interchangeably. Magnesium deficiency can be present without [[hypomagnesemia]], and hypomagnesemia can be present without magnesium deficiency. Causes of magnesium deficiency include alcohol abuse, poorly controlled diabetes, excessive or chronic vomiting and/or diarrhea. Certain drugs are can also deplete magnesium levels such as osmotic diuretics, cisplatin, cyclosporin and possible proton pump inhibitors. Also deficiency may occur in [[Bartter syndrome]] and [[Gitelman syndrome]]. For a more detailed discussion on the subject of magnesium [[metabolism]] and causes of magnesium deficiency see [[hypomagnesemia]]. ==References== <references/> {{Nutritional pathology}} [[Category:Malnutrition]] [[Category:Magnesium]] [[pt:Deficiência de magnésio]] {{med-stub}}