What are the causes of reactive hypoglycemia?
The causes of reactive hypoglycemia are surrounded by a lot of controversy with some researchers suggesting that certain people maybe overly sensitive to the normal release of the hormone epinephrine that is said to carry many of the symptoms of hypoglycemia. Of course there are others who believe that deficiencies in a glucagons (a hormone that normally protects against low blood sugar) maybe the cause. There are a few cases in which reactive hypoglycemia results because of the excessive production of insulin by the pancreas that happens because of a tumor or high numbers of insulin-producing cells. A stomach surgery or the deficiency of certain enzymes that may interfere balance between nutrient absorption and insulin secretion may also be the cause of reactive hypoglycemia. What are the symptoms associated with reactive hypoglycemia? Some of the symptoms are: • Perspiration • Headache • Dizziness • Hunger • Nervousness • Irritation • Confusion • Feeling of anxiousness • Flushing • A
