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I am obese...i feel triedness in body while doing any work...even if i move fast i feel breathlessness...please guide me what i should do to be fit
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Sometimes along with gaining weight, one can also develop other health problems.
Have Blood pressure checked
Bloods tests: CBP, HBA1C, TSH, LFT, Lipid profile
Set yourself achievable activity goals- 30min walk 3 times a week would be one such goal.
All the best.
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Your symptoms of tiredness and breathlessness, even with mild exertion, require a step-by-step clinical evaluation before you start intensive exercise. While weight management is the goal, we must ensure your heart and lungs are ready for the increased load.
Initial Recommendations:
Cardiac Clearance: Given the breathlessness, please get an ECG and possibly a Stress Test (TMT) or Echocardiogram to rule out any underlying heart strain.
Blood Work: Check your Lipid Profile (cholesterol), HbA1c (diabetes screening), and Thyroid Profile (TSH). Obesity is often linked with metabolic syndromes that contribute to fatigue.
Blood Pressure Monitoring: Obesity is a major risk factor for hypertension, which can cause exertional breathlessness.
Suggested Lifestyle Approach:
Start Slow: Do not rush into a high-intensity gym workout immediately. Begin with 30 minutes of brisk walking daily and monitor your breathing.
Dietary Review: Fitness is 70% diet. Focus on a high-protein, high-fiber, calorie-deficit diet. Avoid processed sugars and "white" carbohydrates (maida, white rice).
Rule out Sleep Apnea: If you experience daytime sleepiness or heavy snoring, your fatigue might be due to poor sleep quality related to your weight.
Next Steps:
Please share any recent lab reports if you have them. I recommend a consultation with a General Physician to stabilize your vitals before beginning a formal gym program.
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if possible brisk walk/5days for 30 min
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Obesity is indeed a risk to type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia ,NAFLD, heart disease
These are some conditions linked to obesity
It needs consistency and patience during the process from your side for long lasting weight loss
Leading cause to obesity is insulin resistance, hypothyroidism,stress, binge eating disorders and medications like corticosteroids
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we need the following
height
weight
hba1c
LFT
RFT
FASTING LIPID PROFILE
THYROID PROFILE
CBC
URINE ROUTINE
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review with the above mentioned investigations
These are preliminary investigations we take it from there
kindly followup with the above mentioned investigations and we take it from there
thank you
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Begin with Walking at a slow, comfortable pace for just 10 15 minutes.
Simple Diet Swaps instead of strict dieting, focus on adding more Ghar ka khana.
Try to include more protein like dals, sprouts, or eggs, and reduce extra oil and sugar in your tea or snacks.
Since you feel breathless, practicing 5 minutes of deep belly breathing or simple Anulom Vilom can help
Don't Rush into heavy running or high intensity gym workouts immediately too much pressure on your heart and knees.
If you feel any chest pain, dizziness, or extreme discomfort, stop immediately and rest.
Drink plenty of water throughout the day prevent dehydration.
extreme tiredness is also linked to low Vitamin D, B12, or Iron levels, which are very common in India,it is always safe to rule out any underlying heart or thyroid issues before starting a new routine.
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I am available for an online consultation, would you like to discuss a customized plan for your fitness
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Thank you for posting your query here at Practo
I will try to help you but your information is incomplete so I am suggesting some General rule for reducing your weight kindly consult for customisation of treatment
You need to check your
1. Height- weight ratio
2. Your BMI
3. any medical History like Diabetes/ Hypothyroidism etc
Meanwhile eat in small portion
Avoid eating major Carbs - like Rice and wheat either cut them totally or reduce uses
Avoid Sugar or sugary drink and fat contain food
Switch yourself more on leafy veg / Protein rich diet
Add workout in your lifestyle
If its work then continue or else you need to consult
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You need evaluation do consult
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Do not take any weight reduction supplements without consulting a doctor
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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluated
Do consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Dinesh Mehta
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Jaipur
No worry ,you are treatable,try to start a gym membership.
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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