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  2. Lymphedema - Wikipedia

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    Lymphedema is most frequently a complication of cancer treatment or parasitic infections, but it can also be seen in a number of genetic disorders. Tissues with lymphedema are at high risk of infection because the lymphatic system has been compromised. [3] Though incurable and progressive, a number of treatments may improve symptoms. [2]

  3. Magnesium deficiency - Wikipedia

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    Relatively common (hospitalized people) [2] Magnesium deficiency is an electrolyte disturbance in which there is a low level of magnesium in the body. [3] Symptoms include tremor, poor coordination, muscle spasms, loss of appetite, personality changes, and nystagmus. [1][2] Complications may include seizures or cardiac arrest such as from ...

  4. Hypermagnesemia - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms include weakness, confusion, decreased breathing rate, and decreased reflexes. Hypermagnesemia can greatly increase the chances of adverse cardiovascular events. [1][3] Complications may include low blood pressure and cardiac arrest. [1][5] It is typically caused by kidney failure or is treatment-induced such as from antacids or ...

  5. Magnesium (medical use) - Wikipedia

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    Magnesium salts are available as a medication in a number of formulations. They are used to treat magnesium deficiency, low blood magnesium, eclampsia, and several other conditions. Magnesium is an essential nutrient. Usually in lower dosages, magnesium is commonly included in dietary mineral preparations, including many multivitamin preparations.

  6. Magnesium - Wikipedia

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    Magnesium is a chemical element; it has symbol Mg and atomic number 12. It is a shiny gray metal having a low density, low melting point and high chemical reactivity. Like the other alkaline earth metals (group 2 of the periodic table) it occurs naturally only in combination with other elements and it almost always has an oxidation state of +2.

  7. Medical uses of magnesium sulfate - Wikipedia

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    Magnesium sulfate as a medication is used to treat and prevent low blood magnesium and seizures in women with eclampsia. [1] It is also used in the treatment of torsades de pointes, severe asthma exacerbations, constipation, and barium poisoning. [1][2] It is given by injection into a vein or muscle as well as by mouth. [1][2] As epsom salts ...