Hypoglycemia physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Mohammed Abdelwahed M.D [2]

Overview

Macrosomia in infancy usually indicates hyperinsulinism.
In older children and adults, moderately severe hypoglycemia can resemble mania, mental illness, drug intoxication, or drunkenness. In the elderly, hypoglycemia can produce focal stroke-like effects or a hard-to-define malaise. The symptoms of a single person do tend to be similar from episode to episode.

Hypothermia may be present in newborns
Pulse
- Rate: Tachycardia may be present
- Rhythm: The pulse is usually regular but arrhythmia is fatal if occured.