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What Causes Stomach Bloating When Suffering From Diabetes And High BP?
Im 72 140 lb 5 ft I have diabetes 2 and high blood pressure and low calcium For the past 3 days now my stomach has been extremely bloated making me just miserable. I take metforman Calcium and diovan. Ive been taking gas x with no help. sometimes it feels like both lower and upper stomach Can you help me
Wed, 3 Sep 2014
short answer : stomach bloating may be due to gastritis or a side effect of metformin
detailed answer:
usually person who is diabetic and calcium tablets suffer from gastritis
it can be easily treated with a proton pump inhibitor like pantoprazole along with syrup sucrafil which gives a protective coating in the stomach which helps in the healing process of the ulcer in the stomach.nothing to worry about. hope for a speedy recovery
with regards
Dr.Amarnath
detailed answer:
usually person who is diabetic and calcium tablets suffer from gastritis
it can be easily treated with a proton pump inhibitor like pantoprazole along with syrup sucrafil which gives a protective coating in the stomach which helps in the healing process of the ulcer in the stomach.nothing to worry about. hope for a speedy recovery
with regards
Dr.Amarnath
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