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01/06/09 01:50 PM

"My husband is type 2 and for the past year has been having a lot of stomach problems. Test show nothing. Could this be related to his diabetes?"
Asked By: pattyj  
Category: Men's Issues

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Has recently had endoscopy, colonscopy with good results. Complaints are cramping and belly aches (some time severe) Had gallbladder removed several months ago. Much pain in back and legs. Meds : Glucovance; accupril; lyrica; nexium; ambien. Has another appt with gastroenogolist this week?

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01/11/09 11:58 PM

Hello, Your husband is fortunate to have someone looking out for him. Stomach problems include many symptoms. Many gastrointestinal problems have similar symptoms. It would be difficult to say that they are directly related to his diabetes. A common stomach problem people with diabetes experience is gastroparesis. Gastroparesis, also called delayed stomach or gastric emptying, is a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents. Normally, the stomach contracts to move food down into the small intestine for digestion. The vagus nerve controls the movement of food from the stomach through the digestive tract. Gastroparesis occurs when the vagus nerve is damaged and the muscles of the stomach and intestines do not work normally. Food then moves slowly or stops moving through the digestive tract. Information on gastroparesis: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/gastroparesis/index.htm Glad that he has an appontment with the gatroenterologist. He or she will be able to determine the diagnosis and provide the necessary treatment. Take care.
Answered By: Liz Quintana
Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE,CPT
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