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Urge for weight loss. Patient has a history of mitral valve replacement in 2005. She is taking Acitrom 8mg first it was 4mg dose was increased from 4 to 5 months. Her concern for now is weight loss. Heavy exercises can't be done as due to RHD,cardiomegaly is present because of that patient has problem in doing heavy exercises it will lead her to frequent breathlessness. Can weight loss medications can be prescribed like orlistat or any other weight loss drug. Considering the side effects of the drug. Please give me a suggestion it will be very helpful.
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Exercise is not necessary for weight loss, stay in calorie deficit on a balanced diet plan avoid medication like orlistat,waste of money plus side effects
Healthy high protein low carb and moderate fat diet can make u lose 1.1kg/week which is healthy,rapid weight loss is also not good as it can bounce back.be hydrated
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Light exercise like yoga, aerobics. Avoid milk n milk products, BIG NO TO SUGAR OR ANY CANDY OR CANDY. YOU CAN JOIN A FREE YOGA SESSION ON LINE JUST CLICK SAURABH BOTHRA HABUILD COMMUNITY for 21 days. I m a part of habuild community since 321 days. A great human, very humble , down to earth.
Have six session can join any session, his sister is also accompany her in next session. She is for dance n stretch, aerobics.
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Instead of any heavy work out she should do aerobic exercise like walking, light jogging, yoga, swimming.. Exercise should be done within one,s physical ability and increased gradually.
Take fat free sugar free diet , small frequent mealswith more of fresh vegetables and fruits.
Drink more water.
Let weight loss be gradual, 1 to 2kg. Over 3 to 4 weeks, not drastic.
Get her thyroid function tests done to exclude hypothyroidism.
Avoid weight loss drugs.
Consult online
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