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My son has type 1 diabetes and has constant stomach ache followed by diarheaa and not gaining much weight. i am worried he might have worms in stomach?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Get him checked out: Your son can be presenting with many symptoms of more than one disorder. He needs his sugar, electrolytes and complete history and physical by his clinician. Good luck.

Dr Ramsey and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/19/2016

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Type 1 diabetes: Have your child checked out for celiacs disease. The two ailments may be present at the same time.

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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