“…has a defect in the TRPM6 gene present on chromosome 9q22.1, which encodes for the magnesium permeable ion channel in the intestine and kidney, causing impaired intestinal and renal reabsorption of Mg2+, leading to serum hypomagnesemia. [ 2 3 ] In addition, hypomagnesemia causes secondary hypocalcemia by causing impairment to PTH released by the parathyroid glands and blunting its tissue response. [ 4 ]…”