Patient's question:
A 15-year-old girl keeps fainting at school. The hospital couldn't find anything serious after a thorough examination, but the doctor previously said it was due to low blood sugar. Recently, she fainted again and also experienced shortness of breath. Is it possible that her anxiety is causing this? What are the symptoms of low blood sugar? What is the reason for her frequent fainting?Doctor's answer:
The repeated episodes of dizziness and discomfort in the child, if the symptoms persist even with a normal diet, can be evaluated by measuring blood sugar levels during episodes of discomfort to check for hypoglycemia. Further blood tests, such as a complete blood count, can be conducted to assess if anemia is the cause of the symptoms. Additionally, an echocardiogram can be performed to carefully examine the heart for any valve diseases that may be contributing to the condition.