causes of hypoglycemia in infants

Windbreaker, If your blood sugar goes up to 150 soon after eating, and is still in the 120 range a few hours later, it is likely that you are in the very early stages of diabetes. In people without diabetes their blood sugars will rarely if ever go above 120, and their blood sugar levels should be back to their fasting levels (in the 80s) 3 or 4 hours later. Hope this helps.

This is the third question you have asked about the same problem. 1. besides thyroid eye disease (TED) and space occupying tumors the next most common problem would be orbital inflammatory 'pseudo-tumor' 2. No the eye muscles don't get inflammed without a cause. 3. No the eye only gets larger in infants and children. In adults the sclera is rigid and won't enlarge like the soft, rubber like sclera of youth.

) She told me she went on her biggest binges when she got out of rehab. I found out that in rehab they replace alcohol with lots of sugary foods. We set up a diet and a selection of supplements. It worked well. She stuck to it and, when last heard from her, she was still off the sauce. It is years since I have concerned myself with the subject of alcoholism, so it was a surprise to me when I found an article on Google that linked alcoholism with hypoglycemia. Here is the site: http://www.

When this occurs, a person cannot maintain his or her blood glucose levels and will develop hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) within a few hours after eating. The low levels of glucose in the blood of these individuals often result in chronic hunger, fatigue, and irritability. These symptoms are especially noticeable in infants. Since people with GSD I are able to store glucose as glycogen but unable to release it normally, stores of glycogen build up in the liver over time and cause it to swell.

It was weird, it only lasted about 6 seconds but I had to really concentrate to speak. My family has a history of diabetes and hypoglycemia. Has anyone heard of low blood sugar causing slurred speech?

Thank you. She's gotten several high readings, but a couple "normal" readings when done on an automatic machine. We were told that sometimes in young babies, automatic machines are MORE accurate? Is this correct. She's had BP taken in her leg twice and it has been the same as her arm level, is this common in her age, when laying down? Her femural pulses are good and strong.

Hi, I often have an episode of concern. The symptoms start with my whole body experianicing a cold sweat, but not actually sweating. Then I become very weak and light headed. Finally, My whole body starts to shake with a slight feeling of numbness. The episode reminds me a little like having gas at the dentist before passing out. I cannot function at all and it feels as though I'm fighting to remain conscious.

t really want so because I know the temperature was way too hot( 98 degrees today) but we were at the end of the bottom of the pudding bowl in my home. and for some odd reason to store with packed today. so when I finish I got in line to purchase items, I waited in line for about 35 minutes until it was my turn to ring up. I felt myself getting dizzy and lightheaded but I ignored it since I had already waited so long for my turn in line.

I also started having memory problems and stuttering trying to find words two weeks before the EEG was done, which also started after the finger thing feeling in the hair and brain and the loss of focus. these last 10 to 15 minutes. The ones with blind spots are usually only there 1 to 3 minutes. I have been to 2 neurologist and they can't seem to come to a decision. First one did a EEG and said I had a focal over left and right temporal lobe with the left being the worst, MRI was normal.

What are her chances of becoming diabetic? Her doctor said hypoglycemia sometimes precedes diabetes in children. Is is possible to "grow out of" hypoglycemia? If so, what are the chances of this happening?

Nervousness, Sweating, Intense Hunger, Pain in the Chest, Dehydration, Diarrhea, Weight Loss? For how long have you been experiencing the symptoms you mentioned above? Which one of the symptoms appeared first and so on? Does symptom show any pattern or cycle? Let me know more about your condition so that I could further help.

t know if she is seeing a specialist now, but at her tender age, this kind of dangerous problem (severe hypoglycemia that is severe enough to cause the presence of keytones in her urine) needs the specialization of the endocrinologist. A regular pediatrician is just not going to have the experience with this particular problem to be able to help you.

Hi Tricia1, I'm not a physician. I'm a long time diabetic who reads a lot about this disease. Unfortunately, I don't know enough about hyperinsulism as a "chronic" condition to begin to answer your question. I know it is a devastating condition in infants & young children. In general, hyperinsulinism can also be transient when we have -- for a short interval -- too much insulin in our bloodstreams.

This could be due to hypoglycemia, especially if taking sweet things or eating help you. Many women who suffer from hypoglycemia have polycystic disease of the ovary associated with insulin resistance. Increased insulin levels can cause hypoglycemia. Poor eating patterns too can be a cause. Other rare causes are insulin secreting tumors or insulinomas, and certain medications. It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. You need a 24 hr glucose monitoring.

Some infants are more immunoglobulin deficient then normal and may need immunoglobulin therapy,temporarily at least. He probably will be IgG deficient because around 6 months of age the IgG he got from you in utero gets used up and infants don't produce their own IgG until around age 2. Infants have weaker immune systems because of this and other antibodies are in lower supply also,compared to adults anyway.

hey, My friend has Hydrocephalus and has a shunt. unfortunately, this causes her to not eat much because everything she eats makes her sick, which I'm assuming is what resulted in her also being hypoglycemic. I've read that orange juice, apple juice, and grape juice are good ways to help hypoglycemia but both of those make her sick! aside from getting IV's is there anything she can take, or eat that has a low chance of making her feel sick, but will help her hypoglycemia?

Symptomatic related causes were provided in your last thread, Aug, 21. You need to undergo testing to find the culprit/cause of your issue. Isn't it time you discussed them with your doctor in person? Sorry, I can't help you further.

Without insulin, these sugars build up in the bloodstream and the person becomes ill. In Hypoglycemia, the pancreas makes too MUCH insulin at times, and this overdose of insulin, if you will, causes the symptoms you describe. You will find that eating something that has some carbohydrates in it will make you feel better quicker than something that is low in carbohydrates when you feel this way. Many people exeperience this and there can be many causes.

part (which is a characteristic as well of Type II diabetes) in people diagnosed with Reactive Hypoglycemia is related to the chemical process that causes the Hypoglycemia (an excess of insulin). My quick search turned up dozens of articles so you should have no problem getting more information. I would also speak more to your doctor. I'm curious about that 166 blood sugar you mentioned as that is high (hyperglycemic) not low (hypoglycemic). Good luck on figuring it all out.

Non-cardiac may mean you have metabolic causes such as hyperthyroidism or hypoglycemia; drug-induced causes, structural abnormalities or even psychiatric or stress. For us to understand this, we must identify the underlying cause. Blood tests for glucose, electrolytes and thyroid function tests can be done to rule out other diseases.. An ECG may also be useful in evaluating cardiac problems. Take care and keep us posted.

Hello, For syncope/fainting to occur, either the reticular activating system in the brain needs to lose its blood supply, or both hemispheres of the brain need to be deprived of blood, oxygen, or glucose. Since most of the causes have been ruled out, it can be due to blockage of arteries supplying blood to the brain esp. the carotids or vasovagal attacks. Other than that, Hypotension, Anemia, Dehydration and Hypoglycemia also need to be ruled out. Fibromyalgia does not cause syncope attacks.

Causes of hypoglycemia in infants

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