KETOTIC HYPOGLYCEMIA IN CHILDREN “NOT AN UNCOMMON ENTITY BUT IS RARELY THOUGHT OFâ€: CASE SERIES
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Ketotic hypoglycemia is the most common form of childhood hypoglycemia. Periods of Hypoglycemic episodes typically occur during early morning, especially during intercurrent illness when food intake is limited. The symptoms and signs of hypoglycemia are often overlooked .Because hypoglycemia is a life threatening event can lead to severe neurological sequel, intravenous administration of glucose is necessary. These children respond promptly to glucose. We share our experience of four cases of Ketotic hypoglycemia admitted during last 2 years.
Authors and Affiliations
Santosh Yadav| Resident, Department of Pediatrics, Rural Medical College, Paravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, Maharashtra, Corresponding author email: santoshyadav117@gmail.com, Prashant Nigwekar| Assoc. Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Rural Medical College, Paravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, Maharashtra, Dhananjay Y Shrikhande| Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics, Rural Medical College, Paravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, Maharashtra, Amit Patil| Resident, Department of Pediatrics, Rural Medical College, Paravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, Maharashtra, Amit Yadav| Resident, Department of Pediatrics, Rural Medical College, Paravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, Maharashtra, Nilesh Maniya| Resident, Department of Pediatrics, Rural Medical College, Paravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni, Maharashtra
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