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What Causes A Painful Itchy Lump On The Arm In A Diabetic Patient?
Question: Hi I have a bump on my arm that has been itchy and painful for weeks. I also have lack of energy not even being able to walk down a driveway. I have trouble eating vomiting. Im type 1 diabetic and my blood sugars are constantly high and vomiting has been ongoing for six weeks.
Brief Answer:
Potassium levels/gallbladder to check
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and noted that you have multiple health problems. The main culprit is diabetes.
1. Can you provide a photo of the itchy bump on your arm?
2. Lack of energy is partially related to persistent high blood sugar levels.
You say that your potassium levels are low in December and that you finished potassium pills. At this point, you should get your potassium levels checked together with a complete electrolytes balance.
3. Gastroparesis is another cause to troubles eating. If you get diabetes under control,then it would be eased.
4.Gallbladder problems are another issue to check though liver function test and abdominal ultrasound.
Please try to follow a strict diet for diabetes and take meds as prescribed by your doctor.
Looking forward to have the requested photo in.
Dr.Albana
Potassium levels/gallbladder to check
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and noted that you have multiple health problems. The main culprit is diabetes.
1. Can you provide a photo of the itchy bump on your arm?
2. Lack of energy is partially related to persistent high blood sugar levels.
You say that your potassium levels are low in December and that you finished potassium pills. At this point, you should get your potassium levels checked together with a complete electrolytes balance.
3. Gastroparesis is another cause to troubles eating. If you get diabetes under control,then it would be eased.
4.Gallbladder problems are another issue to check though liver function test and abdominal ultrasound.
Please try to follow a strict diet for diabetes and take meds as prescribed by your doctor.
Looking forward to have the requested photo in.
Dr.Albana
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