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Hi i am under extreme stress and have been on anxiety pills since 5 months but I'm having extreme weight loss and reduced appetite so confused and worried about my health
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1 # Eat a balanced diet
Plenty of vegetables, fruits,
whole grains, pulses, nuts, and seeds.
Limit ultra-processed foods, excess sugar, and excessive salt.
Choose healthy protein sources and healthy fats.
2 # Stay physically active
Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week.
Include strength training 2–3 times weekly.
3 # Maintain a healthy weight
Excess body weight increases the risk of many chronic diseases.
4 # Get adequate sleep
Most adults need 7–9 hours of quality sleep each night.
5 # Stay hydrated
Drink enough water throughout the day.
6 # Avoid tobacco and limit alcohol
Smoking and tobacco use significantly increase disease risk.
7 #Manage stress
Meditation, yoga, hobbies, social connections, and relaxation techniques can help.
8 # Practice good hygiene
Wash hands regularly and follow food-safety practices.
9 # Keep vaccinations up to date
Vaccines help prevent many serious infections.
10 # Have regular health checkups
Monitor blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, dental health, and vision as recommended.
11 # Take medications only as prescribed
Avoid self-medicating, especially with antibiotics.
12 # Protect yourself from excessive sun exposure
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Syp carmicide 5ml tds for 1 week..
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Please consult a General Physician in your area for a physical examination. The reasons for weight loss can be anything from poor appetite or even a Cancer or Tuberculosis or AIDS.
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Weight loss, stress, reduced appetite and comorbid anxiety can be all explained by depression. But sometimes for anxiety some antidepressants are given that also lead to reduced weight. But definitely blood tests have to be done to rule out any physical illness by priority. After that a better drug like maybe mirtazapine can be preferred to work on weight loss, stress and anxiety all together. A detailed evaluation is needed. I provide online consultation and therapy support you can contact me directly on seven eight seven seven six three nine six eight two or directly through practo instant for detailed evaluation and individualised management plan.
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Check Thyroid profile
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Get yourself rechecked asap
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DIABITIC profile, thyroid profile, lft. Cbc advisable.
Practine 4mg one hr before dinner it induce hunger, take meal n than don't go outside. Try to sleep.
Polybion lc syr10 ml after dinner for 3 weeks.
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Hi, extreme stress and anxiety meds can reduce appetite and cause weight loss.
It's good you're noticing it early.
Share this with your treating doctor for a quick review and possible dose tweak or checks.
Feel free to consult for further guidance.
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First try to change your life style.The primary thing which helps in stress is exercise.(walking and/or yoga).No alcohol or other substances.
Are you on short term anxiety pills?Not good.You need proper treatment to get you out of the situation.Once proper medicines have properly stabilised your mind you need to go for counselling which will prevent you from further relapses in your life.
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Significant weight loss and poor appetite over several months should not be dismissed as stress alone, even if you are on anxiety medication. Some anxiety medications can reduce appetite, but it is equally important to rule out underlying conditions like thyroid overactivity, which can cause both anxiety symptoms and weight loss. A basic blood workup including thyroid profile and CBC would be a good starting point to find the cause.
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Get a thyroid profile and CBC done as a first step. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation and to review your current medications.
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Do tsh
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Do a TSH test
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You must get done few blood reports done. It may be some side effects of your current medications.
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Significant weight loss and reduced appetite over the past few months should not be attributed to stress alone, even though anxiety can certainly contribute to these symptoms. A medical evaluation is important to rule out underlying physical causes.
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Your age, height, and current weight
Approximate amount of weight lost and over what duration
Any fever, night sweats, chronic cough, loose stools, vomiting, or abdominal pain
The name and dose of the anxiety medication you are taking
Any recent blood tests done?
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Baseline investigations including CBC, ESR/CRP, thyroid profile (TSH), blood sugar, liver and kidney function tests, and further evaluation based on symptoms.
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Continue your prescribed anxiety medication unless advised otherwise by your treating doctor. If the weight loss is substantial or progressive,Do Consult for further evaluation
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May be its your anti-anxiety drug medicine side effects, better if you consult with your prescribed psychiatrist doctor.
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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case
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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue.
You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusion and management
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Better to consult psychiatrist
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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. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Avoid sugar rice potatoes
Fiber meal more
Green leafy vegetables more
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Rachna Pande
Internal Medicine
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
Get blood sugar, thyroid profile, liver function tests, cbc, done and share results. If results come normal, consult a psychiatrist physically.
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Dr. Yogita
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Rohtak
Your symptoms of anxiety and weight loss want further evaluation. A consultation with a psychiatrist is recommended to assess these symptoms and determine the appropriate course of management.
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