title: Muscle cramps and magnesium deficiency: case reports.
abstract: Magnesium deficiency is more common than is believed. This article discusses florid magnesium deficiency in two patients and the results of treatment. While neither case was difficult to diagnose, the severity of symptoms was unusual. Magnesium deficiency should always be included in the differential diagnosis of patients who present with persistent or severe muscle pain.
authors: Trinity Medical Clinic, Trinity Bay, Nfld.
authors: D L
authors: DL
authors: Bilbey
authors: V M
authors: VM
authors: Prabhakaran
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008275:Magnesium Deficiency / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008278:Magnesium Sulfate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D009120:Muscle Cramp / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D008278:Magnesium Sulfate