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Hypoglycemia means the glucose is lower in the blood as it ideally should be. Since glucose is the only "fuel" the brain is able to use (and is a major user of), efficient supply is particularly important for the brain. Inaduaqate supply might effect the brain up to the point where seizure can occur. More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/Wiki/Hypoglycemia
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoSeizures in the setting of hypoglycemia are well described. The brain needs sugar to function and when the blood sugar falls "too low", one of the things that can happen is that the patient may have a seizure (this is usually a generalized convulsion-a tonic-clonic or Grand Mal seizure). There is no one level of blood sugar below which one has a seizure (rather the level varies from person to person). Let me explain that with an example. Lets assume you are a diabetic and you take your insulin shot but for once forget to take a meal (maybe you are a hard working executive on the run). You have a convulsion while at work and are taken to the nearest ER. There your blood sugar at the time of presentation is recorded to be 60 mg/dl. There might be another similar patient whose blood sugar falls to 52mg/dl yet he does not have a convulsion. So there is no set limit below which the brain shall have a seizure but speaking in broader terms usually the brain does not tolerate blood sugar below 60mg/dl and below 40 mg/dlmost patients shall be symptomatic (either have a convulsion or be confused and obtunded. The term used for this constellation of neurological signs and symptoms as a result of hypoglycemia is NEUROHYPOGLYCEMIA).
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∙ 15y agoNo. Seizures often cause hypoglycaemia.
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Is Caesar sick?
Either the falling sickness or epilepsyEpilepsy was the common term for such seizures in ancient times, however modern theory is that Caesar suffered fro low blood sugar or hypoglycemia. This disorder gives the same eternal effects as an epileptic seizure. The ancients did not know about hypoglycemia, but they did know of epilepsy, so every seizure was termed epileptic.
How hypoglycemia create?
Hypoglycemia means the glucose is lower in the blood as it ideally should be. Since glucose is the only "fuel" the brain is able to use (and is a major user of), efficient supply is particularly important for the brain. Inaduaqate supply might effect the brain up to the point where seizure can occur. More information at http://en.wikipedia.org/Wiki/Hypoglycemia
What could be wrong with a 2-month-old lab when he shivers and is lethargic but not vomiting and has no temperature?
The dog could be having a seizure. Answer #2 Possibly hypoglycemia. He would need a high nutrient supplement such as Nutri Cal.
can hypoglycemia lead to diabetes?
can hypoglycemia lead to diabetes?
how is hypoglycemia related to seizures?
how is hypoglycemia related to seizures?
What is Caesar's sickness?
ceasar is dead as we all know. However there is debate over the sickness that he was supposed to have had. The ancients call it epilepsy, which they were familiar with. Modern writers with our modern medical knowledge, think that Caesar may have had hypoglycemia or low blood sugar, which present the same symptoms as epilepsy. There is reason for believing this, due to Caesar's life style and diet.
What is drug-induced hypoglycemia?
Drug-induced hypoglycemia, a complication of diabetes, is the most commonly seen and most dangerous form of hypoglycemia.
Who discovered hypoglycemia?
Dr. Seale Harris discovered hypoglycemia in 1924
What does hypoglycemia feel like?
Early symptoms of severe hypoglycemia, particularly in the drug-induced type of hypoglycemia, resemble an extreme shock reaction.
A sentence with the word hypoglycemia?
The man felt faint due to his reoccurring hypoglycemia.
How do you spell hypoglycemia?
That is the correct spelling of the term "hypoglycemia" (low blood sugar).
Does low blood sugar mean I have Hypoglycemia?
Hypoglycemia is the same thing as Diabetes, according to Wikipedia hypoglycemia literally means 'low blood sugar'. So yes, having low blood sugar unfortunately means you have hypoglycemia.
