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Transient hypoglycemic hemiparesis.

Flloyd Carter1, Charles Taylor

  • 1Department of Medicine, Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, Bahamas. flloydcarter@hotmail.com

Journal of the National Medical Association
|November 22, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Transient hypoglycemic hemiparesis, a rare complication of hypoglycemia, can mimic stroke. Prompt dextrose treatment resolves these episodes, preventing potential permanent neurological damage in diabetic patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Endocrinology
  • Diabetology

Background:

  • Hypoglycemia is a common complication in patients with diabetes.
  • Transient hypoglycemic hemiparesis is a rare neurological presentation of hypoglycemia.
  • This condition is often misdiagnosed as stroke, leading to delayed or incorrect treatment.

Observation:

  • An 18-year-old female with type 1 diabetes presented with recurrent episodes of hemiparesis.
  • These episodes resolved completely following intravenous dextrose administration.
  • The patient's symptoms mimicked acute neurological deficits such as stroke.

Findings:

  • The case highlights the importance of considering hypoglycemia as a cause of hemiparesis.
  • Prompt recognition and treatment with dextrose are crucial for symptom resolution.
  • Differential diagnosis between hypoglycemic hemiparesis and stroke is critical.

Implications:

  • Increased awareness of transient hypoglycemic hemiparesis can prevent misdiagnosis.
  • Timely diagnosis and management can avert potential permanent neurological damage.
  • Further research into the etiology of hypoglycemic hemiparesis is warranted.

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