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2021-02-03 05:55:44
My mother has been diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2011 and had undergone treatment. Now she is doing fine and is presently taking risnia plus and trinicalm. our concern is that her weight has increased to 100 kgs. Would like to consult the same.
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Hi weight gain can be due to Medication and also due to sedentary lifestyle due to schizophrenia itself. Please arrange an appointment. We can review the medication
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please check blood sugar cholesterol blood pressure etc
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encourage mother to go for regular walking. diet and exercise would help

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Taking medication is important or else relapse of symptoms may occur . Regular physical exercise is necessary along with the medication.

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