Hypoglycemic encephalopathy, hyperventilation syndrome, and transient global amnesia
| Hypoglycemic encephalopathy | Hyperventilation syndrome | Transient global amnesia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | Minutes | Minutes | Hours (usually < 24 hours) |
| Triggers | Low blood sugar Long-standing diabetes | Anxiety | Recent stressor |
| Symptoms | Diffuse Sweating, anxiety, tremor, confusion, coma May cause focal weakness | Diffuse paresthesias, anxiety, fear of dying, unsteadiness, lightheadedness Reproducible | Amnesia for new events, repeated questioning, normal findings on neurologic examination |
| Recurrence | Usually | Usually | Uncommon |