What do the results mean?If your results show you have a magnesium deficiency, it may be a sign of:AlcoholismMalnutritionPreeclampsia (if you are pregnant)Chronic diarrheaDigestive disorder, such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitisDiabetesIf your results show you have a higher than normal amount of magnesium, it may be a sign of:Addison disease, a disorder of the adrenal glandsKidney diseaseDehydration, the loss of too much bodily fluidsDiabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening complication of diabetesOveruse of antacids or laxatives that contain magnesiumIf your results show you have a magnesium deficiency, your health care provider will probably recommend you take magnesium supplements to raise levels of the mineral. If your results show you have too much magnesium, your provider may recommend IV therapies (medicine given directly to your veins) that can remove excess magnesium.If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider.Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
