Calcium

Magnesium 

What is magnesium screening ?

In this examination the magnesium concentration in the serum is verified, magnesium is a necessary mineral for many vital processes, most notably:

• Formation of bones and teeth.
• Transfer neural signals.
• Muscle contraction.
• Activate many enzymes.
• Transfer of calcium and potassium through the cell membrane.

The majority of magnesium is found in bones and teeth, magnesium is absorbed into the intestines of green vegetables, walnuts and cereals, and is secreted from the body by urine and feces.

A constant magnesium level is usually maintained in the blood, monitored and controlled by vitamin D (vitamin D) and kidneys; Because the body loses magnesium every day, it is recommended to take approximately 300-500 milligrams of magnesium per day.

Why do I need a magnesium blood test?

The main objective of this examination is to assess the level of magnesium in the blood and contribute to the diagnosis of disorders in the nervous system, muscles and kidney activity. A magnesium blood test may also be required if there are symptoms of low or high levels of magnesium, including symptoms of magnesium deficiency:

• Weakness.
• Muscular contractions and tremors.
• Heartbeat disorder.
• Seizures in severe cases.

Symptoms of magnesium spike include what comes:

• Muscle weakness.
• Fatigue.
• Excuse me and nausea.
• Difficulty breathing.
• Cardiac arrest, sudden cessation of the heart, this occurs in rare and severe cases.

Method of screening

A blood sample will be taken from a vein in the arm using a small needle, after inserting the needle a small amount of blood will be collected in a test tube, it is possible to feel a small sting when the needle enters or comes out, usually taking approximately five minutes.

It is worth noting that there is no need for special preparations and no need to fast before examination, but the competent doctor should be told about all medications taken and stop taking magnesium supplements.

Results Analysis

The natural pronunciation of magnesium examination includes the following:

age (in years)	Natural pronunciation (milligram/desseletre)
0 - 2	1.6 - 2.7
3 - 5	1.6 - 2.6
6 - 8	1.6 - 2.5
9 - 11	1.6 - 2.4
12 -17	1.6 - 2.3
+ 17	1.7 - 2.3

Results outside these pronouncements can be interpreted as follows:

1. High values of magnesium (Hypomagnesemia)

Magnesium is usually high in patients with kidney dysfunction, in patients with adrenal insufficiency, and after giving it through the vein such as Preeclampsia.

When the level of magnesium is high, it can lead to feelings of weakness, low blood pressure, slow heart (Bradycardia), and even lead to cardiac arrest (Cardiac arriver).

Certain factors such as hypocalcemia, high potassium in the blood (Hyperkalemia), digoxin poisoning (Digoxin), and acidity can worsen the negative effect of hyperkalemia on the heart.

When the level of magnesium rises to a level that poses a risk to the patient's life, calcium is injected into the blood in order to eliminate its negative effect on the heart.

If diagnosed with high levels of blood magnesium, it is recommended that it be followed up until it returns to normal level.

2. Low levels of magnesium (Hypomagnesemia)

The level of magnesium is usually low in patients with malabsorption (Malabsorption) in the digestive tract and malnutrition as in alcoholics and people with prolonged diarrhea, hyperactivity of the adrenal gland (Hyperaldosteronism), serious burns, and high calcium in the blood (Hypercalcemia).

Patients taking certain medications have low levels of magnesium, such as:

• Cyclosporine.
• Amphotericin B.
• Diuretic drugs.
• Cysplatinum.

The doctor can restore the low level of magnesium to its normal levels by giving magnesium to the patient with access to diagnose the disease that caused its low level.