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Magnesium metabolism in hyperthyroidism

T Disashi1, T Iwaoka, J Inoue

  • 1Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kumamoto University School of Medicine, Japan.

Endocrine Journal
|August 1, 1996
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Graves' disease alters magnesium metabolism, with thyroid hormone levels directly impacting these changes. Treatment with methimazole normalized magnesium levels and excretion, indicating a strong link between thyroid function and magnesium balance.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Mineral Metabolism
  • Clinical Biochemistry

Background:

  • Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by hyperthyroidism.
  • Thyroid hormones significantly influence various metabolic processes, including electrolyte balance.
  • Alterations in magnesium and sodium metabolism have been observed in patients with Graves' disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate magnesium and sodium metabolism in patients with Graves' disease.
  • To assess the relationship between these metabolic changes and plasma thyroid hormone levels.
  • To evaluate the effects of methimazole treatment on magnesium and sodium metabolism.

Main Methods:

  • Studied 17 patients with Graves' disease in hyperthyroid and euthyroid states.

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  • Measured magnesium and sodium concentrations in erythrocytes and serum.
  • Assessed urinary output and fractional excretion of magnesium and sodium.
  • Monitored plasma thyroid hormone levels before and after methimazole treatment.

    • Main Results:

    • Methimazole treatment increased erythrocyte and serum magnesium concentrations.
    • Urinary output and fractional excretion of magnesium significantly decreased post-treatment.
    • Erythrocyte sodium concentration decreased, while serum sodium remained unchanged.
    • Changes in magnesium metabolism indices correlated significantly with thyroid function changes.

    Conclusions:

    • Magnesium metabolism alterations in Graves' disease are closely related to plasma thyroid hormone levels.
    • Methimazole treatment effectively improves magnesium balance in Graves' disease patients.
    • Thyroid hormone status is a key determinant of magnesium homeostasis in this condition.