Treating type 2 diabetes with persistent stomach pain, what to do?

Question
Hello doctor,
I am taking medication for type 2 diabetes. I have stomach pain, the pain area is slightly slanted to the right, next to the right flank. On average, pain occurs once a month, usually at night and lasts until morning, causing insomnia. About a year ago, I had an endoscopy at a hospital in the province and said antral congestive inflammation. I took the medicine for 1 month, then because of the epidemic situation, I did not go to check again. Since then, it's still as painful as before. The epidemic is complicated, so I can't go to the test right now. So the doctor asked me what should I do if I am being treated for type 2 diabetes with persistent stomach pain? Can I buy medicine? Thank you doctor.
Nguyen Hoang Dan (1980)
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Bui Chi Nam - Department of General Internal Medicine - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “What should I do if I am being treated for type 2 diabetes and have persistent stomach pain? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
You are taking type 2 diabetes medication and have stomach pain (as you think it is stomach pain), you should talk to your Diabetic Endocrinologist to see if you have any problems. any medicine that irritates the lining of the stomach or not (some oral diabetes drugs such as Metformin in some people may have side effects such as abdominal pain, slow digestion, digestive disorders,...), if so, they should Change the medication accordingly.
You have continuous pain for 1 year (have had a gastroscopy last year), you should see a specialist in Gastroenterology: Usually, the doctor will order blood tests, abdominal ultrasound and gastroscopy to have correct diagnosis and treatment information (such as gastric mucosa, gastric ulcer), HP bacteria, if necessary, the doctor will take a biopsy for diagnosis,...). In the immediate future, you should abstain from stimulating foods: Alcohol, coffee, do not eat a lot of substances with sour, spicy, and indigestible foods.
If you still have questions about being treated for type 2 diabetes with persistent stomach pain, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!