Cancer can lead to hypomagnesemia through various mechanisms:
1. Chemotherapy: Certain chemotherapy agents, such as cisplatin, are known to cause magnesium wasting through the kidneys. 2. Diarrhea and Vomiting: Common side effects of cancer treatment can result in significant electrolyte loss, including magnesium. 3. Malabsorption: Some cancers, particularly those affecting the gastrointestinal tract, can impair the absorption of magnesium. 4. Renal Dysfunction: Cancer and its treatments can lead to renal dysfunction, affecting the kidneys' ability to retain magnesium.
