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Symptom Checker
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Blood Magnesium Test
Persistent diarrhea is one of the most common causes of a low magnesium level.
Treating the diarrhea should help improve your magnesium level. Your doctor may also suggest that you take a magnesium supplement.
In addition to your diarrhea, there other factors could by causing or contributing to your low magnesium level.
Click here to explore other causes of a low magnesium level.
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