Insulinoma Treatment in India

Rahul Chopra, a 42-year-old software engineer...

Rahul Chopra, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two, had always been healthy and active. Over the past year, he began experiencing terrifying episodes of confusion, sweating, and palpitations, often mid-morning or during long meetings. He once collapsed at work. His primary care doctor found nothing wrong initially. The episodes became more frequent and severe. His wife noticed he was often irritable and pale before an episode, which improved dramatically after he ate something sweet. After a particularly bad episode where he was found disoriented in a parking lot, he was referred to an endocrinologist. The endocrinologist, suspecting an insulinoma, admitted him for a supervised 72-hour fast. Rahul's blood sugar plummeted, and his insulin levels were inappropriately high, confirming the diagnosis. A CT scan located a small tumor on his pancreas. He underwent a laparoscopic enucleation, a minimally invasive surgery to remove the tumor. The surgery was successful. Post-procedure, he spent a few days in the hospital recovering. He had to monitor his blood sugar closely as his body readjusted, but within weeks, the debilitating episodes stopped completely. Emotionally, the year of unexplained 'spells' had been a nightmare, filled with fear for his safety and his ability to provide for his family. He felt dismissed and anxious. After the diagnosis and successful surgery, he felt immense relief and validation. He regained his confidence and energy, feeling like he had his life back.