Hypoglycemic Encephalopathy – A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Authors

  • Athina Myrou Department of Internal Medicine, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) University Hospital, Thessaloniki, GRC.
  • Theodoros Aslanidis Department of Intensive Care Unit, St. Paul General Hospital, Thessaloniki, GRC.
  • Christina Kiouli Department of Internal Medicine, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) University Hospital, Thessaloniki, GRC.
  • Vasileios Kachtsidis Department of Internal Medicine, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) University Hospital, Thessaloniki, GRC.
  • Georgios Kosmidis Department of Internal Medicine, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) University Hospital, Thessaloniki, GRC.
  • Antonios Chatzintounas Department of Internal Medicine, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) University Hospital, Thessaloniki, GRC.
  • Andreas Theodoridis Department of Internal Medicine, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) University Hospital, Thessaloniki, GRC.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2023.10.4.02

Keywords:

Cerebral dysfunction, Glucose, Hypoglycemia, Mortality

Abstract

Glucose is an essential carbohydrate for brain function. Even a short-lasted acute drop in its levels can result in cerebral dysfunction and even death. Early treatment of and decreasing duration of hypoglycemia episodes increases life expectancy and improves the level of consciousness. Furthermore, pharmacological symptoms’ management should be continued for at least 2 weeks after hospital admission aiming to preserve the integrity of brain function and the wider well-being of patients.

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Published

2023-12-26

How to Cite

Athina Myrou, Theodoros Aslanidis, Christina Kiouli, Vasileios Kachtsidis, Georgios Kosmidis, Antonios Chatzintounas, & Andreas Theodoridis. (2023). Hypoglycemic Encephalopathy – A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 10(4), 7–10. https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2023.10.4.02

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 4 (2023): Vol 10 | Issue 4 | October - December 2023

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