Risk Factors
Hypomagnesemia is a condition that affects a small portion of the general population, with only two percent being affected. However, certain demographics are more prone to this condition. For instance, it is prevalent in ten to 20 percent of hospitalized patients and can affect as many as 60 percent of patients in intensive care. Furthermore, hypomagnesemia is seen in up to 80 percent of individuals with alcohol use disorder and approximately 25 percent of those with diabetes.
Hypomagnesemia with Secondary Hypocalcemia
Hypomagnesemia with secondary hypocalcemia is a genetic disorder characterized by abnormally low levels of serum magnesium. This condition is quite rare and is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, meaning that both parents must pass on a copy of the defective gene. The close relationship between magnesium, parathyroid hormone, and calcium levels means that this disorder also affects the regulation of these substances in the body. If left untreated, hypomagnesemia with secondary hypocalcemia can lead to movement disorders, heart failure, and potentially be fatal.