Suppression of Parathyroid Hormone in a Patient with Severe Magnesium Depletion
Joint Authors
Kochar, Tina
Mutnuri, Sangeeta
Fernandez, Isaac
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-04-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hypomagnesemia is often associated with coexisting electrolyte abnormalities like hypokalemia and hypocalcemia.
Hypocalcemia has been shown to be secondary to hypoparathyroidism induced by hypomagnesemia.
Here, we discuss a case of a patient with severe hypomagnesemia and associated hypocalcemia.
A 38-year-old lady was admitted to the hospital for weakness of lower extremities and an eventual fall.
The exam was significant for decreased motor strength and some paresthesias.
The laboratory data was significant for hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia, and low parathyroid level in the face of hypocalcemia.
After replacing magnesium, the parathyroid hormone levels normalized and led to eventual correction of calcium levels without any additional calcium replacement therapy.
There was complete symptom resolution with correction of electrolyte abnormalities.
This case highlights the importance of looking for all associated abnormalities in a patient with hypomagnesemia and starting the replacement therapy by first replacing the magnesium and then the others as needed.
Replacing the magnesium alone may correct the hypoparathyroidism and eliminate the need for calcium replacement.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mutnuri, Sangeeta& Fernandez, Isaac& Kochar, Tina. 2016. Suppression of Parathyroid Hormone in a Patient with Severe Magnesium Depletion. Case Reports in Nephrology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101211
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mutnuri, Sangeeta…[et al.]. Suppression of Parathyroid Hormone in a Patient with Severe Magnesium Depletion. Case Reports in Nephrology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101211
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mutnuri, Sangeeta& Fernandez, Isaac& Kochar, Tina. Suppression of Parathyroid Hormone in a Patient with Severe Magnesium Depletion. Case Reports in Nephrology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101211
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1101211