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Which electrolyte imbalances can cause tremor?

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Electrolyte imbalances associated with tremor

Several electrolyte disturbances can cause tremor through neuromuscular hyperexcitability. [1], [2]

Hypomagnesemia

Hypomagnesemia is associated with tremors, including postural, resting, and intention tremor. [1]

Hypocalcemia

Hypocalcemia can produce neuromuscular irritability that may include tremor. [3], [4]

Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia can cause neuromuscular symptoms including tremor. [2]

Hyponatremia

Hyponatremia, including treatment-related neurologic syndromes after correction, can present with tremor and other movement abnormalities. [5]

Co-occurrence of electrolyte abnormalities

Hypomagnesemia commonly co-occurs with hypokalemia and hypocalcemia, which can compound neuromuscular symptoms. [6], [3]

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