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Originally Posted by mspennyloafer
if my magnesium levels are CRTICALLY low, would that point to a kidney infection possibly? should i see a nephrologist
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There are other causes of hypomagnesemia. These include:
You may be taking in too little magnesium in your diet.
If you have stomach or bowel problems, you may not be able to absorb the magnesium you take in.
Magnesium may not be absorbed properly due to alcohol use, diarrhea, or laxative use.
Increased excretion of magnesium from your body
Renal (kidney) damage - Losses of magnesium from the kidneys are a common cause of magnesium deficit.
Certain drugs, including Cisplatin, Amphotericin B, or certain antibiotics may affect your kidneys.
Endocrine disorders - such as Aldosteronism, or dysfunction with the thyroid and parathyroid glands or diabetes.
Pregnancy
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from
http://www.chemocare.com/managing/hy...-magnesium.asp
Also excessive use of diuretics, caffeine and alcohol.
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