Magnesium Deficiency from Common Meds Can Be Dangerous
Understanding how common drugs and silent symptoms can lead to dangerous heart rhythms and hospital visits
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Hypomagnesemia (low magnesium levels) is often overlooked in primary care but can lead to serious complications including muscle spasms, arrhythmias, and even sudden cardiac events. Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), diuretics, or underlying conditions like diabetes or malabsorption syndromes are key contributors. Timely recognition,…
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