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Hello. the other night i think i may have had a hypoglycemic seizure. i couldn't control my limbs. should i havesoughtmedattention?

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Limb control: If you are diabetic, have had hypoglycemia before, then you should report this to your Dr. If not diabetic & no prior episodes of hypoglycemia/similar symptoms, then there could be other causes ranging from simple lack of sleep to neurological disorders. If recurs then definitely see a Dr

Answered 8/31/2014

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Dr. Lee Peter Bee answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Any abnormal seizure-like activities, or loss of control of the limbs, or focal motor, sensory, or neurological deficits need to be evaluated immediately to prevent short-term and long-term complications, morbidities, and mortality. Severe hypoglycemia can present with seizure-like activities, however, causes of persistent hypoglycemia needs to be investigated, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

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Yes: Any new seizure activity irrespective of presumed etiology require medical evaluation except breakthrough seizures in known epileptic.

Answered 9/28/2016

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