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What Causes Abdominal Bloating In Condition Like Type 2 Diabetes?
Question: Hi I am a fit 70 year old male. My belly sticks out / bloats despite going to gym 3 times a week. i eat healthy and my motions are soft and I don't have proper stools. I do not have regular motions.
I have type 2 diabetes and had 2 stints inserted 6 years ago (a time I smoked and was unfit)
I am taking jentadueto 2.5/1,000 mg twice a day. Lipitor 20 and asprin.
I have type 2 diabetes and had 2 stints inserted 6 years ago (a time I smoked and was unfit)
I am taking jentadueto 2.5/1,000 mg twice a day. Lipitor 20 and asprin.
Brief Answer:
Diabetic gastroparesis and sequelae
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Age of 70 with diabetes (Diabetic gastroparesis) and history of smoking are altogether responsible for this functional bowel disorder leading to bloating and distension. Apart from it the medication you take specially Jentadueto itself is notorious for diarrhea and such bowel loose motions.
You can modify diet and lifestyle , avoid smoking, use fibrous diet in plenty along with adequate fluid intake . Take some gastric motility agents like domperidone or itopride. Control your sugar levels and better revert to insulin. Replacing this medication itself will solve many issues itself of bowel discomfort. Plus old age is not comfortable with metformin in your jentadueto.
Seek a gastroenterologist for further management of this diabetic gastroparesis.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please
Regards
Khan
Diabetic gastroparesis and sequelae
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Age of 70 with diabetes (Diabetic gastroparesis) and history of smoking are altogether responsible for this functional bowel disorder leading to bloating and distension. Apart from it the medication you take specially Jentadueto itself is notorious for diarrhea and such bowel loose motions.
You can modify diet and lifestyle , avoid smoking, use fibrous diet in plenty along with adequate fluid intake . Take some gastric motility agents like domperidone or itopride. Control your sugar levels and better revert to insulin. Replacing this medication itself will solve many issues itself of bowel discomfort. Plus old age is not comfortable with metformin in your jentadueto.
Seek a gastroenterologist for further management of this diabetic gastroparesis.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please
Regards
Khan
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