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What Causes Pain And Burning Sensation In Left Rib Cage?
Question: The pain I have been having pain, a kind of burning sensation under my left rib cage and I have lost about 9kg between mid September to now. I eat three daily meals but not quite please on how much my blood sugar drops. For example my typical reading before meal is around 108mg/dl and 125mg/dl. Three hours after meal with medication and exercise it is around 130 and 149.
Since the doctor will not help me out with drugs. I am now self medicating. I'm taking Glucophage 500mg, two tabs, three times a day. I am also taking about 2.5 litres of water or more a day just to be safe with my kidney because of this self medication.
Since the doctor will not help me out with drugs. I am now self medicating. I'm taking Glucophage 500mg, two tabs, three times a day. I am also taking about 2.5 litres of water or more a day just to be safe with my kidney because of this self medication.
Brief Answer:
Diabetes
Detailed Answer:
I am sorry to note your painful sensation in the left ribcage area.
There are a couple things to understand here:
1 This type of pain should not be ignored. Please get prompt medical help to rule out worrisome conditions such as heart related.
2 I did not follow how you are self medicating. Glucophage is a prescription medication. Moreover the doses you are on are on the higher side.
You should be under the care of an endocrinologist to improve your diabetes control.
I have reviewed your attached laboratory results.
Perhaps an additional medication needs to be considered. Alternatively you can intensify your lifestyle efforts such as eating healthier exercising more in order to lose weight if you are overweight/obese
Diabetes
Detailed Answer:
I am sorry to note your painful sensation in the left ribcage area.
There are a couple things to understand here:
1 This type of pain should not be ignored. Please get prompt medical help to rule out worrisome conditions such as heart related.
2 I did not follow how you are self medicating. Glucophage is a prescription medication. Moreover the doses you are on are on the higher side.
You should be under the care of an endocrinologist to improve your diabetes control.
I have reviewed your attached laboratory results.
Perhaps an additional medication needs to be considered. Alternatively you can intensify your lifestyle efforts such as eating healthier exercising more in order to lose weight if you are overweight/obese
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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