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Could Diarrhea And Mild Headaches Be Related To My Blood Sugar?
I have been taking metformin 500 mg 2xday since April after being dianosed with type 2 diabetes. Just this week I have had severe diarrhea for 3 days but not in a row, I have had a little nausea and some acid reflux for which i take omeprazole as needed. Also my appetite has been up and down. Also mild headaches off and on this week and just a general feeling of blah. Just wondering if this could be related to my blood sugar or maybe something else going on. I am due to go get my bllod tests done but not until first of July. Any info is appreciated. Thank you
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
Hi your diarrhea and diabetes may not be directly related however if ur diabetes not controlled then treatment of diarrhea may get delayed. high sugar levels will be media for the pathogens to grow. suggest u do ur fasting sugar and if it is abnormal then control by exercise and diet and modify medication in consultation with your diabetologist. for ur diarrhea u can take sporlac powder with water two times daily. avoid milky items. consume fresh fruit juices and if you do not get relief get a stool culture done wish you good health regards Dr Sridhar K
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