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[Magnesium metabolism disturbances].

F Kaze Folefack1, C Stoermann Chopard

  • 1Service de néphrologie, HUG, 1211 Geneve.

Revue Medicale Suisse
|April 18, 2007
PubMed
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Magnesium (Mg) balance disturbances, particularly hypomagnesemia, are common and linked to other electrolyte issues. Diagnosis involves assessing urinary Mg excretion, with treatment including intravenous and oral magnesium, and dietary changes.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Human Physiology
  • Clinical Medicine

Context:

  • Magnesium (Mg) is a vital intracellular cation, crucial for numerous cellular functions.
  • Plasma Mg concentration is an unreliable indicator of total body Mg stores.
  • Hypomagnesemia is the most prevalent Mg balance abnormality, often co-occurring with other electrolyte disturbances.

Purpose:

  • To elucidate the complexities of magnesium metabolism and its associated disorders.
  • To highlight clinical indicators and diagnostic criteria for hypomagnesemia.
  • To outline therapeutic strategies for managing magnesium imbalances.

Summary:

  • Magnesium (Mg) is the second most abundant intracellular cation, with extracellular levels not reflecting tissue status.
  • Hypomagnesemia, frequently seen in alcoholism, chronic diarrhea, or diuretic use, often presents with hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, and metabolic alkalosis.

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  • Inappropriate renal wasting is suggested by elevated 24-hour urinary Mg excretion (>10–30 mg/1 mmol) or fractional excretion (>2%).
  • Symptomatic hypomagnesemia requires intravenous Mg, followed by oral supplementation and dietary Mg increase.
  • Hypermagnesemia is uncommon, typically occurring with high Mg loads and/or impaired renal function.

    • Impact:

    • Enhances understanding of magnesium's role in physiological and pathological states.
    • Provides clinicians with diagnostic clues and criteria for timely intervention.
    • Guides effective management of hypomagnesemia and hypermagnesemia, improving patient outcomes.