Patient's question:
My colleague has been looking very unhappy recently. Upon asking, I found out that his wife had just given birth to a child, but the baby has hypomagnesemia. So, the whole family is very anxious. What should be done about neonatal hypomagnesemia?Doctor's answer:
This disease must be treated as soon as possible after it is discovered. Do not delay, as it may worsen the condition. Hypomagnesemia is primarily a condition characterized by symptoms such as restlessness, tremors, jerky movements, and staring eyes. With active treatment, this condition can be cured quickly. Hypomagnesemia is often accompanied by hypocalcemia and hypokalemia. While supplementing magnesium, calcium and potassium can also be appropriately supplemented. In cases of hypomagnesemia with hypocalcemia, treatment with calcium supplements and vitamin D is often ineffective and may even lower blood magnesium levels, worsening the symptoms. It is emphasized that magnesium supplements should be used for treatment.