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Hypomagnesemia physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Signs and symptoms of hypomagnesemia include anything from mild tremors and generalized weakness to cardiac ischemia and death.
Physical examination
Physical examination
Signs and symptoms of hypomagnesemia include anything from mild tremors and generalized weakness to cardiac ischemia and death[1]Neuromuscular
- Tremors
- Tetany, including positive Trousseau and Chvostek signs, muscle spasms, muscle cramps
- Seizures
- Vertical nystagmus
- Apathy
- Delirium
- Coma
Cardiovascular
- Electrocardiogram changes, including widening of the QRS complex, peaked T waves, prolongation of the PR interval
- Atrial and ventricular premature systoles
- Atrial fibrillation
- Ventricular arrhythmias, including torsades de pointes
- Cardiac ischemia
Electrolyte and Hormone Abnormalities
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hypokalemia
References
References
- ↑ Van Laecke S (2019). “Hypomagnesemia and hypermagnesemia”. Acta Clin Belg. 74 (1): 41–47. doi:10.1080/17843286.2018.1516173. PMID 30220246.