Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Stomach Bloating, Nausea, Light Headed. Taking Antacid, Gravol. Normal Blood Tests. Causes?

My stomach is always feeling naushes, bloated and i get light headed every so often. I went to the hospital and all my blood work came back fine. I also had an xray done and nothing there, Came back fine as well. I am diabetic and have high blood pressure . They gave me antacid pills and told me to take gravol, not working. What do you think it might be.
Tue, 21 Aug 2012
Report Abuse
Gastroenterologist,  's  Response
Hello, shmitty1973,
I understand your concerns. Gatrointestinal symptoms are common
in patients that have had diabetes for a long time. Whether it is
insulin dependent type (Type-1) or requires oral medications (Type-2),
certain complications can occur. As you are aware diabetes can affect
the eyes, kidneys, nervous system, and the gastrointestinal tract.
Diabetics can have a condition called "Enteropathy" and have lot
of diarrhea. Diabetes also affects the stomach's ability to empty the
contents into the intestine. In other words, food stays longer in the
stomach, a condition called "Gastroparesis". This is the most common
cause for persistent nausea and a feeling of fullness. Radio-isotope
studies with scan can detect this problem. First of all, you have to
keep your blood sugar well under control. There are some drugs
that can help improve the contraction of the stomach such as
Metoclopramide or Erythromycin may help, but there are significant
side effects. Newer treatments include injection of Botulinum Toxin
into the sphincter pylorus at the junction of small intestine.
Electrical stimulation from a battery operated device can be implanted.
Hope this is helpful information for you.
Followthrough with your physician.
Wish you good health.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Metoclopramide


Loading Online Doctors....
Stomach Bloating, Nausea, Light Headed. Taking Antacid, Gravol. Normal Blood Tests. Causes?

Hello, shmitty1973, I understand your concerns. Gatrointestinal symptoms are common in patients that have had diabetes for a long time. Whether it is insulin dependent type (Type-1) or requires oral medications (Type-2), certain complications can occur. As you are aware diabetes can affect the eyes, kidneys, nervous system, and the gastrointestinal tract. Diabetics can have a condition called Enteropathy and have lot of diarrhea. Diabetes also affects the stomach s ability to empty the contents into the intestine. In other words, food stays longer in the stomach, a condition called Gastroparesis . This is the most common cause for persistent nausea and a feeling of fullness. Radio-isotope studies with scan can detect this problem. First of all, you have to keep your blood sugar well under control. There are some drugs that can help improve the contraction of the stomach such as Metoclopramide or Erythromycin may help, but there are significant side effects. Newer treatments include injection of Botulinum Toxin into the sphincter pylorus at the junction of small intestine. Electrical stimulation from a battery operated device can be implanted. Hope this is helpful information for you. Followthrough with your physician. Wish you good health.