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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia | |||
| synonyms = | |||
| field = [[Endocrinology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Hypoglycemia]], [[confusion]], [[seizures]], [[unconsciousness]] | |||
| complications = [[Brain damage]], [[seizures]], [[coma]] | |||
| onset = | |||
| duration = | |||
| types = [[Congenital hyperinsulinism]], [[Insulinoma]], [[Nesidioblastosis]] | |||
| causes = [[Excessive insulin production]] | |||
| risks = | |||
| diagnosis = [[Blood test]], [[insulin level measurement]], [[glucose tolerance test]] | |||
| differential = [[Hypoglycemia]], [[insulinoma]], [[factitious hypoglycemia]] | |||
| prevention = | |||
| treatment = [[Glucose administration]], [[diazoxide]], [[octreotide]], [[surgery]] | |||
| medication = [[Diazoxide]], [[octreotide]] | |||
| prognosis = | |||
| frequency = | |||
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'''Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia''' is a medical condition characterized by abnormally low levels of [[glucose]] in the blood caused by excessive levels of [[insulin]]. This condition is most commonly seen in newborns and infants, but can also occur in adults. | '''Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia''' is a medical condition characterized by abnormally low levels of [[glucose]] in the blood caused by excessive levels of [[insulin]]. This condition is most commonly seen in newborns and infants, but can also occur in adults. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia is caused by an overproduction of insulin, a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood. This can occur due to a variety of reasons, including: | Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia is caused by an overproduction of insulin, a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood. This can occur due to a variety of reasons, including: | ||
* [[Genetic disorders]]: Certain genetic disorders can cause the pancreas to produce too much insulin. | * [[Genetic disorders]]: Certain genetic disorders can cause the pancreas to produce too much insulin. | ||
* [[Pancreatic tumors]]: Tumors in the pancreas can cause an overproduction of insulin. | * [[Pancreatic tumors]]: Tumors in the pancreas can cause an overproduction of insulin. | ||
* [[Medications]]: Certain medications can cause the body to produce too much insulin. | * [[Medications]]: Certain medications can cause the body to produce too much insulin. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The symptoms of hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia can vary depending on the severity of the condition. They can include: | The symptoms of hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia can vary depending on the severity of the condition. They can include: | ||
* [[Fatigue]] | * [[Fatigue]] | ||
* [[Irritability]] | * [[Irritability]] | ||
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* [[Hunger]] | * [[Hunger]] | ||
* [[Blurred vision]] | * [[Blurred vision]] | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Diagnosis of hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia involves a series of tests to measure the levels of glucose and insulin in the blood. These tests can include: | Diagnosis of hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia involves a series of tests to measure the levels of glucose and insulin in the blood. These tests can include: | ||
* [[Blood tests]] | * [[Blood tests]] | ||
* [[Insulin tests]] | * [[Insulin tests]] | ||
* [[Glucose tolerance tests]] | * [[Glucose tolerance tests]] | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia depends on the underlying cause of the condition. It can include: | Treatment for hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia depends on the underlying cause of the condition. It can include: | ||
* [[Medication]]: Medications can be used to regulate the amount of insulin in the body. | * [[Medication]]: Medications can be used to regulate the amount of insulin in the body. | ||
* [[Surgery]]: In some cases, surgery may be required to remove a tumor causing the overproduction of insulin. | * [[Surgery]]: In some cases, surgery may be required to remove a tumor causing the overproduction of insulin. | ||
* [[Dietary changes]]: A diet high in complex carbohydrates and protein can help regulate blood sugar levels. | * [[Dietary changes]]: A diet high in complex carbohydrates and protein can help regulate blood sugar levels. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Hypoglycemia]] | * [[Hypoglycemia]] | ||
* [[Insulin]] | * [[Insulin]] | ||
* [[Diabetes]] | * [[Diabetes]] | ||
[[Category:Endocrine disorders]] | [[Category:Endocrine disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Metabolic disorders]] | [[Category:Metabolic disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Pediatric disorders]] | [[Category:Pediatric disorders]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:57, 4 April 2025
| Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Hypoglycemia, confusion, seizures, unconsciousness |
| Complications | Brain damage, seizures, coma |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | Congenital hyperinsulinism, Insulinoma, Nesidioblastosis |
| Causes | Excessive insulin production |
| Risks | |
| Diagnosis | Blood test, insulin level measurement, glucose tolerance test |
| Differential diagnosis | Hypoglycemia, insulinoma, factitious hypoglycemia |
| Prevention | |
| Treatment | Glucose administration, diazoxide, octreotide, surgery |
| Medication | Diazoxide, octreotide |
| Prognosis | |
| Frequency | |
| Deaths | N/A |
Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia is a medical condition characterized by abnormally low levels of glucose in the blood caused by excessive levels of insulin. This condition is most commonly seen in newborns and infants, but can also occur in adults.
Causes[edit]
Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia is caused by an overproduction of insulin, a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood. This can occur due to a variety of reasons, including:
- Genetic disorders: Certain genetic disorders can cause the pancreas to produce too much insulin.
- Pancreatic tumors: Tumors in the pancreas can cause an overproduction of insulin.
- Medications: Certain medications can cause the body to produce too much insulin.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia can vary depending on the severity of the condition. They can include:
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia involves a series of tests to measure the levels of glucose and insulin in the blood. These tests can include:
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia depends on the underlying cause of the condition. It can include:
- Medication: Medications can be used to regulate the amount of insulin in the body.
- Surgery: In some cases, surgery may be required to remove a tumor causing the overproduction of insulin.
- Dietary changes: A diet high in complex carbohydrates and protein can help regulate blood sugar levels.
