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Diabetic, Pregnant, Suffering From Body Pain, Cold. Taking Metformin, Januvia, Glimipride. How To Get Medical Attention?
Hello Doctor, My wife aged 26 years was suffering from sever body pain and cough for past two days. She is diabetic for 4 years from now and got it when she was pregnant. She is taking metformin , januvia, glimipiride daily. Since I am new to US, I want to know how to get medical attention for body pain and cough for my wife. Should I consider this as emergency (or) which doctor I should consult. Thanks Krishna Baluswami
Wed, 13 Feb 2013
Hello
Thank you for your query.
You should consult a primary care physician first and foremost, who would evaluate your wife, and then refer you accordingly to a specialist.
I do not think there is any indication for an emergency visit.
You could take an OTC ( over the counter ) cough syrup and painkiller for her meanwhile.
Please schedule an appointment with your primary care physician.
take care.
Thank you for your query.
You should consult a primary care physician first and foremost, who would evaluate your wife, and then refer you accordingly to a specialist.
I do not think there is any indication for an emergency visit.
You could take an OTC ( over the counter ) cough syrup and painkiller for her meanwhile.
Please schedule an appointment with your primary care physician.
take care.
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