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[Hypoglycemic hemiparesis. A case report].

M Fagan

    Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
    |September 30, 1989
    PubMed
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    Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, can cause temporary paralysis that mimics a stroke. This condition is increasingly reported, highlighting the need for prompt diagnosis in diabetic patients with stroke-like symptoms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Endocrinology
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Hypoglycemia is a common complication of diabetes management.
    • The use of oral hypoglycemics and insulin has increased.
    • Neurological deficits are not typically associated with hypoglycemia.

    Observation:

    • A case of hypoglycemic hemiparesis is presented.
    • The patient exhibited stroke-like symptoms.
    • Differential diagnosis for stroke symptoms is crucial.

    Findings:

    • Hypoglycemia can manifest as transient hemiplegia.
    • This presentation can be mistaken for a cerebral vascular accident.
    • Prompt recognition of hypoglycemia is key.

    Implications:

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    • Clinicians should consider hypoglycemia in diabetic patients with acute neurological deficits.
    • Early diagnosis and treatment of hypoglycemia can prevent misdiagnosis of stroke.
    • This emphasizes the importance of blood glucose monitoring in neurological emergencies.