2006
DOI: 10.1038/sj.bmt.1705386
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Severe hypermagnesaemia related to laxative use in acute gastrointestinal graft-versus-host disease

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“…(94) Nonetheless, there are reports of hypermagnesemia in these patients, which can be associated with the use of laxatives, kidney dysfunction or abnormal intestinal motility. (169,170) Magnesium supplementation must be given only when a laboratory diagnosis is established, since this micronutrient could be increased or decreased.…”
Section: Magnesiummentioning
confidence: 99%
“…(94) Nonetheless, there are reports of hypermagnesemia in these patients, which can be associated with the use of laxatives, kidney dysfunction or abnormal intestinal motility. (169,170) Magnesium supplementation must be given only when a laboratory diagnosis is established, since this micronutrient could be increased or decreased.…”
Section: Magnesiummentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, there are case reports of severe hypermagnesemia following the use of high magnesium laxative medications, probably associated with dehydration and high intestinal permeability seen in GVHD. (59) Iron Iron overload is a common complication of HSCT due to increased iron absorption secondary to anemia and multiple transfusions. Iron overload may increase the risk of GVHD, especially the acute form, due to the tendency to cause direct liver toxicity.…”
Section: Magnesiummentioning
confidence: 99%