What causes hypoglycemia?
Apr 12, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Generally, hypoglycemia may be caused by insufficient food intake, improper diabetes treatment, hyperthyroidism, hepatitis, cirrhosis, or other reasons. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause, and receive symptomatic treatment under the guidance of a qualified physician. In daily life, patients are advised to drink plenty of warm water, maintain a light diet, and ensure adequate sleep, all of which are beneficial for overall health.
Generally, hypoglycemia may be caused by insufficient food intake, improper diabetes management, hyperthyroidism, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and other factors. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause, and receive symptomatic treatment under the guidance of a qualified physician. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Insufficient dietary intake: Prolonged fasting or an unbalanced diet can easily lead to inadequate glucose supply to the body, resulting in hypoglycemia. This may be caused by picky eating, improper weight loss, or similar factors. It is recommended to maintain regular meal patterns to help alleviate discomfort.
2. Improper diabetes treatment: In diabetic patients using insulin or hypoglycemic agents—such as insulin aspart injection, insulin degludec injection, or orlistat capsules—excessive dosage or incorrect timing of medication may cause blood glucose levels to drop too rapidly, leading to symptoms of hypoglycemia.
3. Hyperthyroidism: This condition may be associated with negative emotions, excessive thyroid hormone levels, and other factors. It can accelerate the body's metabolism, increasing glucose consumption and potentially causing hypoglycemia. Symptoms such as palpitations and excessive sweating may also occur. Patients are advised to take medications such as propylthiouracil tablets, carbimazole tablets, or Prunella vulgaris granules as prescribed by their doctor.
4. Hepatitis: Often linked to heavy alcohol consumption, viral infections, and other factors, hepatitis can damage the liver and impair its function, potentially leading to hypoglycemia. Abdominal pain may also accompany this condition. Patients should follow medical advice when using medications such as azathioprine tablets, bicyclol tablets, or recombinant human interferon α2b injection.
5. Cirrhosis: This may result from bacterial infections or untimely treatment of inflammation. The liver plays an important role in regulating blood glucose; when liver function declines, hypoglycemia may occur. Symptoms such as jaundice and ascites may also be present. Patients are advised to use medications such as furosemide injection, bumetanide tablets, or Anluohuaxian pills under a doctor’s supervision to improve their condition.
In daily life, patients are encouraged to drink plenty of warm water, maintain a light diet, and ensure adequate sleep, all of which are beneficial for overall health.
