Question 1

does obesity around the abdomen cause diabetes type ii?

Accepted Answer

Truncal obesity: People with truncal obesity are prone for dm2.

Question 2

it hurts my lower abdomen to pee. is this a sign of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: Pain with urination really has to be checked out by a doctor. Please contact your physician. An exam and tests need to be run.

Question 3

ultrsnd at 38w measured my baby as average head but abdomen at 8p 11 ounces. no diabetes, am tall, 47 weight gain. worried about shoulder disaplasia?

Accepted Answer

PREGNANCY: Looks like you gained a lot of weight. Ask OB   if there is a problem with normal delivery. Pelvic ultrasound helps.

Question 4

m 62 y.o. obese, diabetes is under control. ferritin is 231.75 mg/ml, iron & tibc is normal but pain in the right abdomen is consistent. what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Below: Abd pain can only accurately DXed after a full medical history and medical exam is completed.
Usually additional labs and xrays will also be needed to make a DX

This is impossible to do in this format.
See your DR, please.

Question 5

a fit man with diabetes and high blood pressure has a rock hard highly bloated abdomen with occasional pain, what can be the cause and treatment/care?

Accepted Answer

Bloated abdomen: Please consult your doctor to be evaluated for a complication of diabetes called gastroparesis.

Question 6

my dad has had diabetes and hep c for 20+ years. w/in the past month, he has experienced edema from his feet up to his upper abdomen. he is in prison. what can he do to help ease his edema?

Accepted Answer

Fluid overload: His symptoms may be due to fluid overload due to liver malfunction or possibly cirrhosis. This needs expert care by a gastroenterologist or an internist and is usually managed by salt restriction and fluid pills.

Question 7

strong sweet smelling urine for 2 months. no other diabetes symptoms. bloated lower abdomen, occasional pain when urinating. could it be cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: There are issues that can cause a sweet smell to the urine. Have the issue evaluated but it is not cancer.

Question 8

pl explain post menopause pain in lower abdomen around navel bloating diagnosed appendix infection swollen liver coz of diabetes whom do i consult?

Accepted Answer

Your primary doc 1st: 1. Primary medical doc

he/she will then determine who else you need to see since you may need surgical intervention.  Good luck.

Question 9

question on my diabetes medication. i cannot take glucophage, it hurts my upper abdomen too much. so my doctor did put me on galvus with my diaglucide, which i take before breakfast. but i am afraid if galvus does cause weight gain or not?

Accepted Answer

Weight: Galvus has not been associated with weight gain as major side effect

Question 10

after eating a bigger meal, i got insanely tired/ got a migraine that i still have a day later.. i have been to a doctor and they said i didnt have diabetes. i have had mucousy/ foul smelling stools for a year or so every day. abdomen pain too?

Accepted Answer

Big Meal makes sick: Discuss with your Drs and ask if it is OK stop eating big meals. And tell them about you foul smelling stools.

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Strong sweet smelling urine for 2 months. no other diabetes symptoms. bloated lower abdomen, occasional pain when urinating. could it be cancer?

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Pl explain post menopause pain in lower abdomen around navel bloating diagnosed appendix infection swollen liver coz of diabetes whom do i consult?

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Question on my diabetes medication. i cannot take glucophage, it hurts my upper abdomen too much. so my doctor did put me on galvus with my diaglucide, which i take before breakfast. but i am afraid if galvus does cause weight gain or not?

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After eating a bigger meal, i got insanely tired/ got a migraine that i still have a day later.. i have been to a doctor and they said i didnt have diabetes. i have had mucousy/ foul smelling stools for a year or so every day. abdomen pain too?

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