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Dissociative episode secondary to hypoglycemic state in anorexia nervosa: a case report
Musa Ramli1, Almashoor Syed Hassan, Sarkarsi Rosnani
1Department of Psychiatry, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200, Kuantan, Pahang Malaysia. ramlidr@yahoo.com
Objective:
Hypoglycemic attack had been reported as one of the medical complications in anorexia nervosa.
Method:
We present a 25-year-old man who was diagnosed earlier with anorexia nervosa, presented with an episode of dissociative state during which he was caught for shoplifting.
Results:
In the history, he had a few episodes of fainting spells, which are most possibly due to hypoglycemia. There was no evidence to suggest any misdeeds to support that the stealing was intentional.
Discussion:
Hypoglycemic attack may be common in anorexia nervosa, but this is a rare case with medico-legal implication.
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