Mr. Zhang, 32, is busy with work every day and has always been in good health, but just recently, he found that he was prone to symptoms of palpitation and hand tremors when he was hungry.
At first, Mr. Zhang thought it was just a reaction to low blood sugar, after all, he had an irregular diet and was often hungry. So, every time he had symptoms, he would rush to eat some candy or drink some sweet drinks to relieve the symptoms. However, he found that this practice did not always work, and sometimes the symptoms of panic and tremors continued for a while, even after eating.
Mr. Zhang didn't care, but his wife was very concerned about Mr. Zhang's health and took the time to pull Mr. Zhang to the hospital for treatment. After a series of tests, blood sugar monitoring, thyroid function tests, etc., the doctor told Mr. Zhang an unexpected result: his palpitation and tremors were not caused by hypoglycemia, but by hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism).
The word hyperthyroidism was still very new to Mr. Zhang, and he could not have imagined that he would get this disease.
The doctor explained: hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disease, due to excessive secretion of thyroid hormones, resulting in faster metabolism and increased energy consumption, so patients with hyperthyroidism often feel hungry, and are also prone to symptoms such as palpitation and hand tremors after eating.
Mr. Zhang recalled that his symptoms were indeed consistent with the description of hyperthyroidism. He often felt hungry and ate a lot of weight, but rather lost weight. Moreover, he also became easily agitated, and often suffered from insomnia at night.
In our daily life, many people have experienced that once they feel hungry, they will experience symptoms of palpitation and hand tremors. Most people attribute these symptoms to low blood sugar and think that just timely sugar supplementation will solve the problem. However, the truth may not be so simple.
In addition to the above-mentioned hyperthyroidism suffered by Mr. Zhang, there are also three other diseases that will have similar symptoms.
Insulinoma
Insulinoma is an endocrine tumor of the pancreas that causes excessive insulin secretion. Insulin is the main hormone that lowers blood sugar, and when insulin is secreted excessively, blood sugar levels drop rapidly, triggering symptoms of hypoglycemia. Patients with insulinoma often experience symptoms such as palpitation, hand tremors, and even hypoglycemia at night. If you often have such symptoms, especially if it is accompanied by unexplained weight loss, it is advisable to see your doctor for a pancreatic examination.
Adrenal gland disorders
The adrenal glands are important endocrine organs in the human body, and the hormones they secrete are essential for maintaining the normal physiological functions of the human body. When the adrenal glands are dysfunctional, it can lead to an imbalance in hormone secretion, which can trigger a range of symptoms. Among them, palpitation and hand tremors are one of the common manifestations. Adrenal gland diseases may include adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal tumors, etc., all of which need to be diagnosed and treated through professional medical examinations.
diabetes
Some patients with type 2 diabetes, especially those who are relatively obese, may have "pre-diabetic stage" although the typical symptoms of early diabetes are not obvious. The main manifestation may be a hypoglycemic reaction before the next meal, that is, after hunger, which can manifest as palpitation, hand tremors, and weakness before meals. In fact, this is also one of the symptoms of early diabetes, mainly due to the delay in insulin peak secretion, resulting in insulin spikes before meals, resulting in low blood sugar levels.
So, when you have symptoms of palpitation and shaking, don't simply blame it on low blood sugar, but you should seek medical attention in time for a comprehensive examination. Through professional medical examinations, we can find out the cause more accurately and formulate a targeted treatment plan.