Patient's question:
It's because there was a problem again recently. I always felt thirsty and drank a lot of water, and also urinated frequently. Later, I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The doctor said I had diabetes and prescribed medication, specifically Metformin. But now I'm experiencing constipation. Is there any way to alleviate it?Doctor's answer:
Metformin is generally not clinically associated with causing patients to experience constipation again. If a patient does have constipation, it should be considered whether it is due to long-term uncontrolled diabetes leading to damage of the autonomic nervous system, resulting in diabetic complications. It is recommended that patients seek systematic and thorough medical examinations at a hospital, such as a colonoscopy, routine stool tests, and colon signal transmission tests, to identify the specific cause. In terms of treatment, laxatives can be temporarily used to alleviate symptoms.