hormonal and metabolic disorders
Hypermagnesemia (High Level of Magnesium in the Blood)
Introduction
In hypermagnesemia, the level of magnesium in blood is too high. (See also Overview of Electrolytes and Magnesium is one of the body's Overview of Electrolytes , which are Hypermagnesemia is uncommon. It usually develops only when people with Overview of Kidney Failure are given magnesium (Epsom) salts or take medications that contain magnesium (such as some antacids or laxatives). Hypermagnesemia may cause Muscle weakness Low blood pressure Impaired breathing When hypermagnesemia is severe, the heart can stop beating. The diagnosis is based on blood tests indicating that the magnesium level is high. 