Weakness,irritability,tetany,delirium,convulsions and several other signs and symptoms from hypomagnesemia may be associated with an individual who is
A)alcoholic
B)malnourished
C)diabetic
D)constipated
E)a smoker

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Hypomagnesemia, characterized by low levels of magnesium in the blood, can be associated with alcoholism due to poor dietary intake and increased urinary excretion, malnutrition due to inadequate intake, and diabetes due to increased urinary loss of magnesium.

Weakness,irritability,tetany,delirium,convulsions and Several Other Signs and Symptoms from Hypomagnesemia May