Question 1

could bacteria be caused from diabetes colitis and a pericecal hernia? plus can the pericecal hernia cause a pinched nerve in my groin area?

Accepted Answer

PC hernia very rare: Can cause referred groin pain and if bowel died then can lead to gangrene. Should have emergent surgical correction.
Best diagnosed with abdominal CT

Question 2

ive folliculitis and im wandering what could cause it? i do have type 2 diabetes i want to mention. is there a certain virus or bacteria that causes it? im herpes negative?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Folliculitis is an infection of the sweat glands (under your skin). Generally caused by bacteria (Proprionobacterium, sometimes Staph). Worse in people with poorly controlled diabetes.

Check with your primary care physician

Question 3

burning when urinating and foul odor in urine for over a month now. urinalysis showed a high level of ketones. ive never been diagnosed with diabetes. no changes to my diet and no signs of a bacteria infection. what else could be causing these sym.?

Accepted Answer

: If UA  shows no infection then the most common causes of odor in urine are foods and lack of water intake. Avoid too much, garlic onion, spices, asparagus. fish and such foods and drink 5-6 glasses of water a day. You will smell the difference!. Wish you well.

Question 4

is bacterial vaginosis connected to gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

If you have: Gestational diabetes and your sugar is elevated, it can make vagnosis more likely. Check w/your doctor.

Question 5

is there anything that can be done to reduce or prevent the occurrence of symptoms of diabetes-related small intestine bacterial overproduction?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Antibiotic courses may be considered in certain circumstances.

Question 6

is type 1 diabetes a bacterial infection?

Accepted Answer

No: It is considered as autoimmune disease.

Question 7

uti.  urine culture says yeast. thought bladder infections were bacterial. is that possible? dr checking for diabetes now.  is that usual procedure?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes &amp; yeast: Diabetes mellitus often causes yeast vulvo vaginal infections in its' patients on a repetitive basis. Urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria, you are correct, but if the urine flows over a vulva with a yeast infection present, it will burn and be irritated.

Question 8

what are the main causes of diabetes in the u.s.a.?

Accepted Answer

: The main type of diabetes mellitus in America is type 2 diabetes mellitus or adult-onset diabetes mellitus. It happens when pancreas can't make enough insulin to bring the glucose (sugar) into the cells for a normal metabolism. Pancreas fails early because of either poor diet or insulin resistance which overwhelms the endocrine function of the pancreas. Hereditary may have some contribution.

Question 9

what causes uncontrolled urination in elders ? p.s the patient has diabetes

Accepted Answer

Frequent Urination: Infection or diabetes. Uncontrolled diabetes elevates both the blood and urine sugar level causing an increase in urine water to flush out the sugar. It is a sign of very poor health.

Question 10

what meds cause diabetes?

Accepted Answer

'bring out': Is better terminology

corticosteroids most typical, in any form

hydrochlorothiazide and statins can bring it out, their value in individual patients usually outweight any risk.

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Could bacteria be caused from diabetes colitis and a pericecal hernia? plus can the pericecal hernia cause a pinched nerve in my groin area?

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Ive folliculitis and im wandering what could cause it? i do have type 2 diabetes i want to mention. is there a certain virus or bacteria that causes it? im herpes negative?

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Burning when urinating and foul odor in urine for over a month now. urinalysis showed a high level of ketones. ive never been diagnosed with diabetes. no changes to my diet and no signs of a bacteria infection. what else could be causing these sym.?

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Is bacterial vaginosis connected to gestational diabetes?

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Is there anything that can be done to reduce or prevent the occurrence of symptoms of diabetes-related small intestine bacterial overproduction?

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Is type 1 diabetes a bacterial infection?

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Uti. urine culture says yeast. thought bladder infections were bacterial. is that possible? dr checking for diabetes now. is that usual procedure?

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What are the main causes of diabetes in the u.s.a.?

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What causes uncontrolled urination in elders ? p.s the patient has diabetes

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What meds cause diabetes?

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