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What Causes Seizure With Very Low Blood Sugar Levels?
I had a seizure the other day and my blood sugar dropped to 28. This has never happened before. I did not eat all day, then i had a small potato and a hand full of salt water taffy candy. about 1/2 hour to 45 min later, i was out. I also had taken an allergy medication and gapipentinn at the time of my meal.
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
Hello,
Low blood sugar can be a cause for seizure. In order to function properly, the brain needs sugar. When the blood sugar drops very low, usually under 30, the actions of the neurons in the brain decrease and the person seizes. I suggest to check for diabetes and follow up with an endocrinologist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Low blood sugar can be a cause for seizure. In order to function properly, the brain needs sugar. When the blood sugar drops very low, usually under 30, the actions of the neurons in the brain decrease and the person seizes. I suggest to check for diabetes and follow up with an endocrinologist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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