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Mrs. Jones is a 67-year-old female with a history of osteoporosis, takes a supplement of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D, every other day. She also has a history of HTN and has been placed on the diuretic Lasix about 8 months ago. She now complains of weakness, fatigue and she feels like her heart is “skipping”. Her diet history reveals that she has had decreased intake and eats mostly ready-to-eat foods such as pre-made sandwiches or frozen dinners and does not eat any fresh fruits or vegetables.
What mineral deficiency do you suspect? (5 points) What factors led you to that conclusion? (5 points)
What recommendations would you make to treat the deficiency? (5 points)
a) In this case magnesium deficiency occur.
As magnesium deficiency worsens, symptoms may include:
numbness.
tingling.
muscle cramps.
seizures.
muscle spasticity.
personality changes.
In this case pt have feel like her heart is skipping that means palpitations,
Irregular Heartbeat
Among the most serious symptoms of magnesium deficiency is heart arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat,abnormal heart rhythms.
In some people, it may cause heart palpitations, which are pauses between heartbeats.
b)In this case pt take diuretics that cause mg deficiency.
Certain factors can, however, increase a person’s risk of developing magnesium deficiency symptoms. These include:
continually eating a low-magnesium diet
having gastrointestinal disorders such as Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, or regional enteritis
losing excessive amounts of magnesium through urine and sweat resulting from genetic disorders or drinking too much alcohol
being pregnant and lactating
being hospitalized
having parathyroid disorders and hyperaldosteronism
having type 2 diabetes
being older
taking certain medications, such as proton pump inhibitors, diuretics, bisphosphonates, and antibiotics.
c,)
Recommended amounts of magnesium by eating a variety of foods, including the following:
Legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and green leafy vegetables (such as spinach)
Fortified breakfast cereals and other fortified foods.
Milk, yogurt, and some other milk products.
increase their magnesium levels by improving absorption
reducing or avoiding calcium-rich foods two hours before or after eating magnesium-rich foods
avoiding high-dose zinc supplements
treating vitamin D deficiency
eating raw vegetables instead of cooking them
quitting smoking
Treatment is with magnesium either by mouth or intravenously. For those with severe symptoms, intravenous magnesium sulfate may be used. .