My 21 year old son has never an appetite to speak of....he forgets to eat, even when he was a newborn. His BMI is 18-19 and he has low blood sugar. He also has epilepsy which seems to trigger seizures when he has not eaten. can low BS trigger seizures? Could his appetite and metabolic condition play a role in his seizures? Could he have an underlying metabolic disorder? Are the doctors who specialize in this field? Thanks much Barb
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Can Low Blood Sugar Levels Trigger Seizures?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes they can. Immediate intervention is needed. Treatment also depends upon underlying cause. Please upload medical notes and investigation reports if available. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.