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What Causes Stomach Discomfort Despite A Normal Colonoscopy?
Question: My wife is experiencing an uncomfortable stomach (sometimes it is even "sore") and has a feeling of acid in her mouth. The short version is we have visited at least three gastroentroenterologists since mid-August, have had many complete blood tests, two endoscopies, one colonoscopy, and started visiting a therapist. Nobody can find any specific problem, although the latest gastro. is testing a theory. We will see. She is very anxious and/or depressed about what is wrong.
But, we visited an endocrinologist who prescribed metformin. Both our GP and the pharmacist hesitated to recommend this form of treatment, so we are not doing it. Can you provide some information about why he might have prescribed this?
But, we visited an endocrinologist who prescribed metformin. Both our GP and the pharmacist hesitated to recommend this form of treatment, so we are not doing it. Can you provide some information about why he might have prescribed this?
Brief Answer:
Some assumptions of why they might have given Metformin
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
Metformin, it's given for diabetes from the endocrinologist's point of view. I'm assuming that they think that the pain comes from pancreas, which its located in the stomach level, and they think they by lowering the insulin resistance (which its treated by metformin) it will indirectly decrease the pain. And I think also that the GP and pharmacist have wondered why they are giving it to your wife if she doesn't give history of diabetes .
One other assumption, which I don't know if it's the case...Is your wife overweight ? Metformin is used for weight reduction when the overweight has hormonal influence.
Metformin is a safe medication. It may give some nausea in the first week of starting it, but the side effects of it are almost none practically.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Some assumptions of why they might have given Metformin
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
Metformin, it's given for diabetes from the endocrinologist's point of view. I'm assuming that they think that the pain comes from pancreas, which its located in the stomach level, and they think they by lowering the insulin resistance (which its treated by metformin) it will indirectly decrease the pain. And I think also that the GP and pharmacist have wondered why they are giving it to your wife if she doesn't give history of diabetes .
One other assumption, which I don't know if it's the case...Is your wife overweight ? Metformin is used for weight reduction when the overweight has hormonal influence.
Metformin is a safe medication. It may give some nausea in the first week of starting it, but the side effects of it are almost none practically.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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