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Acronym LIH Synonyms Leucine-sensitive hypoglycemia of infancy Disclaimer Any medical or genetic information present in this entry is provided for research, educational and informational purposes only. [uniprot.org]

The present report describes a mother and 2 children with leucine-induced hypoglycemia (LIH). Hypoglycemic episodes following high-protein meals first appeared at age 4-7 months. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Hunting

  Profound hypoglycemia or a very rapid fall in blood sugar causes convulsions and final coma. hunting dog hypoglycemia a stress-related syndrome seen in dogs that are fasted before a hunt, later experiencing exhaustion and hypoglycemic seizures. juvenile [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

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• Muscle Weakness

  In animals the clinical picture of hypoglycemia includes muscle weakness, lethargy and recumbency. Ketosis and acetonuria are usual. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

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  Studies have shown that most people suffering from its symptoms test normal for blood sugar, leading many doctors to suggest that actual cases of reactive hypoglycemia are quite rare. [checkorphan.org]

  A reason that this investigation did not occur years ago, is partly because older works suggested that high levels of L-Leucine are correlated with increased seizures frequency and acute exposure with hypoglycemia. [icaas-org.com]

  Animal pancreatic cancer models suggest that it may also increase growth of pancreatic tumors (34). [mskcc.org]

  Some studies on appetite suppressing effects suggest higher doses of 300mg/kg body weight. Most information suggests a 3:1:1 ratio of leucine to valine to isoleucine. [metaboliceffect.com]

• Emotional Outbursts

  Symptoms - Hypoglycemia- leucine-induced * cold and pale skin * numbness around the mouth * apprehension * heart palpitations * emotional outbursts * hand tremors * mental cloudiness * dilated pupils * sweating * fainting Causes - Hypoglycemia- leucine-induced [checkorphan.org]

• Irritability

  The classic form presents as a neonate, with the ingestion of dietary protein, with a maple syrup-like odor of cerumen, sweat and urine, irritability, poor feeding, vomiting, lethargy and a progressive encephalopathy that may result in coma with respiratory [genedx.com]

  The various signs and symptoms exhibited by the sufferers of reactive hypoglycemia include: Coma Fatigue Nausea Rhinitis Anxiety Tremors Flushing Dizziness Vomiting Sweating Irritability Confusion Numbness Headaches Depression Nervousness Panic attacks [hxbenefit.com]

• Convulsions

  Profound hypoglycemia or a very rapid fall in blood sugar causes convulsions and final coma. hunting dog hypoglycemia a stress-related syndrome seen in dogs that are fasted before a hunt, later experiencing exhaustion and hypoglycemic seizures. juvenile [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

  […] short-term maintenance of blood glucose but do play a role in long-term management of glucose metabolism. 3.8 mmol/L - glucagon/adrenaline released 3.2 mmol/L - symptoms begin 2.8 mmol/L - cognitive problems 1.5 mmol/L - reduced level of consciousness, convulsions [sharinginhealth.ca]

• Hand Tremor

  Symptoms - Hypoglycemia- leucine-induced * cold and pale skin * numbness around the mouth * apprehension * heart palpitations * emotional outbursts * hand tremors * mental cloudiness * dilated pupils * sweating * fainting Causes - Hypoglycemia- leucine-induced [checkorphan.org]

• Excitement

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• Ketonuria

  40 mL) Buccal Swabs Billing ICD Codes: 796.6 Abnormal findings on neonatal screening 270.3 Disturbances of branched-chain amino-acid metabolism, Disturbances of metabolism of leucine, isoleucine, and valine, Hypervalinemia Intermittent branched-chain ketonuria [genedx.com]

  Tyrosinosis Tyrosinuria Waardenburg syndrome Excludes: vitamin B6-deficiency syndrome (266.1) 270.3 Disturbances of branched-chain amino-acid metabolism Disturbances of metabolism of leucine, isoleucine, and valine Hypervalinemia Intermittent branched-chain ketonuria [theodora.com]

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To evaluate the therapeutic effects and to study the mechanism of hyperinsulinism in LIH, the leucine test was repeated under treatment with diphenylhydantoin, oxprenolol (a beta-blocker), and diazoxide. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Treatment - Hypoglycemia- leucine-induced Treatment of the immediate symptoms of hypoglycemia can include eating sugar. For example, a patient can eat a piece of candy, drink milk, or drink fruit juice. [checkorphan.org]

Prognosis - Hypoglycemia- leucine-induced Like diabetes, there is no cure for reactive hypoglycemia, only ways to control it. [checkorphan.org]

Reactive Hypoglycemia Prognosis Although there are no permanent cures for Reactive hypoglycemia, maintaining a strict diet plan and regularly coordinating with the physician will allow an individual to manage the symptoms associated with this condition [hxbenefit.com]

Etiology Glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) is a mitochondrial matrix enzyme that catalyzes the oxidative deamination of glutamate, yielding alpha-ketoglutarate and an ammonia by-product. [orpha.net]

Summary Epidemiology Prevalence is estimated at 1 in 200,000. [orpha.net]

Patients who use insulin as a part of intensive therapy are at increased risk of hypoglycemia several hours after drinking alcohol. return to top Pathophysiology Glucagon and epinephrine are the most important immediate responders to hypoglycemia. [sharinginhealth.ca]

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Prevention - Hypoglycemia- leucine-induced Drug-induced hypoglycemia Preventing hypoglycemic insulin reactions in diabetics requires taking glucose readings through frequent blood sampling. Insulin then can be regulated based on those readings. [checkorphan.org]

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[…] an excessive/ uncontrolled insulin secretion (inappropriate for the level of glycemia), asymptomatic hyperammonemia and recurrent episodes of profound hypoglycemia induced by fasting and protein rich meals, requiring rapid and intensive treatment to prevent [orpha.net]

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