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Magnesium

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A magnesium blood test is performed to measure magnesium levels in the blood and to monitor treatment efficacy of magnesium supplements. Magnesium is a mineral that plays an essential role in metabolism, nerve functioning, and maintenance of healthy bones. Its deficiency can cause symptoms such as muscle weakness, irregular heartbeats, and muscle twitch.

 A level lower than the normal amount is called magnesium deficiency, it may be a sign of malnutrition and diabetes. If your results show a higher than normal amount of magnesium, it may be a sign of dehydration and kidney disease.

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What does Magnesium measure?

Magnesium is a mineral micronutrient which plays essential roles in body processes including enzyme functions, energy production by metabolism, contraction of muscles, and nerve functioning. It also helps in the metabolism of calcium and hence helps in the maintenance of healthy bones. Magnesium is supplied to the body from dietary sources and is absorbed in the small intestine and colon. It is subsequently absorbed into the bones and tissues. Only about 1% of the total amount of magnesium absorbed remains in the blood within a narrow normal range. The normal range of magnesium concentration is maintained in the body by utilizing the amount absorbed from food and excreting the excess through urination.


Deviation from the normal range of magnesium concentration causes Hypomagnesia (shortage of magnesium), or Hypermagnesia (excess of magnesium). Both these conditions impact normal body processes in the short term and may give rise to other conditions in the long term.

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Hypomagnesia is a condition where the blood magnesium levels are below the normal range. This may occur due to: · Low dietary consumption of magnesium, commonly seen in the elderly, malnutrition, or chronic alcoholism · Digestive disorders like Crohn’s Disease · Chronic diarrhea · Severe burns resulting in extensive tissue damage · Insulin treatment especially in uncontrolled diabetes · Hypoparathyroidism or low secretion of parathyroid hormone · Hyperaldosteronism or excessive secretion of hormone aldosterone · Liver cirrhosis · Hemodialysis · Inflammation of the pancreas gland or pancreatitis · Long term diuretic treatment · Inflammation of the intestinal lining · Pre-eclampsia in pregnant women
Symptoms of chronic Hypomagnesia include: · Nausea · Appetite loss · Weakness and fatigue · Calcium deficiency · Confusion and dizziness · Muscle twitches and cramps · Tingling sensation or feeling of numbness · Abnormal heartbeat or cardiac arrhythmia · Seizures Short term or mild deficiency of magnesium usually produces very little symptoms. This happens because the body can augment mild magnesium deficiency by releasing magnesium stored in bones and tissues. Symptoms appear in case of chronic or long term deficiency of magnesium.
Hypermagnesia is the condition where blood magnesium levels rise higher than the normal range. This may occur due to: · Loss of kidney functioning or complete renal failure in End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD) · Hyperparathyroidism or excess secretion of parathyroid hormone · Hypoaldosteronism or low secretion of hormone aldosterone as in Addison’s Disease · Hypothyroidism or low secretion of the hormones of thyroid gland · Overuse of antacids and laxatives containing magnesium · Dehydration · Diabetic ketoacidosis
Symptoms of Hypermagnesia are non-specific and similar to Hypomagnesia, which includes: · Nausea and vomiting · Muscular weakness and fatigue · Appetite loss · Irregular heart rate or cardiac arrhythmia
An overnight period of fasting is required before the blood sample is collected for the test. Inform the doctor about any medications you may be taking. Medicines containing magnesium like antacids (that contain magnesium), laxatives (such as milk of magnesia or Epsom salts), magnesium supplements, and some diuretics should not be taken for at least 3 days before this test. No other preparations are required unless specified by your doctor.
There is no risk associated with the test. However, since this test involves a needle prick to withdraw the blood sample, in very rare cases, a patient may experience increased bleeding, hematoma formation (blood collection under the skin), bruising or infection at the site of needle prick.
False results may appear in the Magnesium test in case of mild deficiency or in the early stages of deficiency as the body tries to bring magnesium levels to normal by releasing magnesium stored in bones and tissues into the blood. Magnesium levels are also generally reduced in the second and third trimester of pregnancy. Some medications can elevate or lower blood magnesium levels.
Dietary sources form the principal source of magnesium. Some very commonly available food items rich in magnesium are: · Green leafy vegetables like spinach · Fruits like bananas · Legumes like beans, chickpeas · Cabbage · Broccoli · Seafood · Whole grains
Others tests that may be prescribed upon appearance of an abnormal result in the blood magnesium test include: Urine Magnesium Test Electrolyte Panel Test Kidney Function Test Blood Phosphate Test Blood Calcium Test

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