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ConditionName

Hypoglycemia

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Mild:
Sweating;
Tremor;
Tachycardia;
Hunger;
Nausea;

Severe:
Faintness; 
Weakness;
Diaphoresis;
Palpitations;
Headache;
Mental status changes;
Loss/decrease consciousness.

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

High Insulin and low;
Glucose;

Insulin from pharmacy: only high insulin;
Insulinoma: c-peptide and insulin are both high in patient with insulinoma -> CT or MRI -> surgery;

RiskFactors

After gastric bypass;
Insulinoma;
Fasting with underline malnutrition, LV disease, hormone def;
Alcohol abuse;
Pituitary insufficiency (los cortisol ->  hypoglycemia).

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

May cause migraine;
Anxiety;
Seizure;
Coma;

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

Proper nutrition, enzyme replacement, eliminate excessive alcohol intake;
Alcohol abuse: give thiamine before glucose!

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/endocrine-and-metabolic-disorders/diabetes-mellitus-and-disorders-of-carbohydrate-metabolism/hypoglycemia