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==Background==
==Background==
*[[HypoK]], [[HypoCa]] and [[Hypophos]] are often also present
*[[HypoK]], [[HypoCa]] and [[Hypophos]] are often also present
==Diagnosis==
==Evaluation==
*CNS
*CNS
**Muscle weakness
**Muscle weakness

Revision as of 08:16, 27 July 2016

Background

Evaluation

Differential Diagnosis

  1. ETOH
  2. Malnutrition
  3. Cirrhosis
  4. Pancreatitis
  5. S/P DKA
  6. GI loss (esp diarrhea)
  7. Renal wasting
    1. Furosemide
    2. Hypophosphatemia

Management

  • Serum level >1.7
    • No treatment
  • Serum level 1.2 - 1.7
    • Asymptomatic
      • Oral repletion with magnesium oxide 400mg PO
        • Magnesium oxide 400mg = 2g of MgSO4
    • Symptomatic (or no POs)
  • Serum level <1.2

See Also

References

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