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A lack of magnesium, or hypomagnesemia, can lead to various symptoms, including fatigue, muscle cramps, and weakness, and in severe cases, can affect heart rhythm and even lead to seizures.
Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency:
- Cardiovascular:
- Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias)
- Heart palpitations
- Gastrointestinal:
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea or vomiting
- Constipation
- Other:
- Fatigue and weakness
- Personality changes
- Lethargy
- Insomnia
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Poor attention
- Agitation
- Fear
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Restlessness
- Neuromuscular:
- Seizures
- Abnormal eye movements (nystagmus)
- Tetany (muscle spasms, muscle cramps and/or numbness in your hands and feet)
- Muscle spasms or cramps
- Muscle weakness
- Tremors
- Numbness or tingling
- Medications:
Certain medications, such as diuretics, proton pump inhibitors, and some antibiotics, can interfere with magnesium absorption or retention.
- Medical Conditions:
Conditions like kidney disease, chronic diarrhea, vomiting, malabsorption disorders, and diabetes can lead to magnesium deficiency.
- Alcohol Use Disorder:
Excessive alcohol consumption can impair magnesium absorption and retention.
- Malnutrition:
Inadequate intake of magnesium-rich foods can contribute to deficiency.
- Chronic Illnesses:
Conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, coeliac disease, and short bowel syndrome can lead to magnesium deficiency.
