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Constant hunger and need to reduce wt
I m a mother 22 months old son and still breast feeding him . I feel hungry all the time , very lethargic and always lost . I have put on lot of weight ( I m 69 kg and ht is 157 cm ) . I need to reduce weight. I have thyroid also and taking 50 mcg tablet. What should I do to reduce weight.
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Continue breastfeeding. Check TSH, CBC, ferritin, B12, glucose. Optimize thyroid treatment. Eat a protein-rich balanced diet, exercise regularly, sleep adequately.
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first check your tsh and adjust the dosage as per it and if normal
Create a calorie deficit (~300–500 kcal/day).
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don't avoid breastfeeding anyway. increase fibre in diet and reduce sweet , processed food
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1st of all Exclusive breast feeding is recommended for 6 months. And After 1 and half years, milk that is being produced have no nutritional values to child. So there is no point in giving milk to 22 month old child.
2ndly check your TFT and adjust thyroxine dosage.
Calorie restriction
Hormone Shifts: Dropping prolactin levels can alter appetite and fat storage.
physical activity is mandatory
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Consult for detailed history and management
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Recheck your thyroid function tests and if needed adjust the dosage.Do CBC, glucose levels, vitamin d and b 12 levels.You can take small frequent meals inc fruits , salads instead of fatty oily food.change your lifestyle include physical activity for 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week
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Do consult
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Check sugar level
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Your problem needs proper treatment and management so you may consult with me through this channel and solve your problem.
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THYRO RECHECK.
EAT MINDFUL.
WATER, FRUITS, SALAD, SPROUTS.
ITS VERY DIFFICULT TO REDUCE WEIGHT IN THYROID PATIENT.
CHANGE LIFE STYLE N DIET PLAN DRASTICALLY FIRST OTHERWISE NO THERAPY GIVES U PROPER RESULT. I MEAN EAT VERY MINDFUL
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Check thyroid profile to see status. Avoid fatty, sugary, food. Take small frequent meals with more of fresh vegetables and fruits. Do regular exercise, like brisk walking, yoga, etc
Take iron, calcium, supplements.
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Lifestyle modification ,walking daily for 30min and avoid junk food.
Kindly consult personally for better management
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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You need lifestyle modification.
Take walk once you have lunch and dinner, walk for at least 15 minutes.
Avoid stress as it leads to weight gain also.
Avoid sedentary lifestyles which includes habits of sleeping after eating.
Avoid fried food, junk food and oily food.
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i woulf like yo know About your thyroid function test results in detail, and your current medication.
if you have the reports with you you can share with me on practo app for consultation
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you can start with skipping and walking as your daily exercise and then include workout as well
take care and feel free to consult with me on practo app for any queries
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Constant hunger, lethargy and weight gain with thyroid disease strongly suggests your thyroid isn't adequately controlled. Get TSH checked first â 50mcg may not be enough. Once thyroid is optimized, weight loss becomes easier. While breastfeeding, don't crash diet â cut sugar and refined carbs, eat protein at every meal, and stay active with light exercise.
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Consult me on Practo with your TSH result for proper guidance.
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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You need life style management. Take advice of some dietician. Do yoga.
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Lifestyle modifications. Do daily yoga and morning excercises.take food in small sip in different time whenever you feel hungry.drink adequate water ,its help in fat oxidation.take fiber rich food .once you stop breastfeeding than think about wt.loss .now not possible.
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Lifestyle modification.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Start with low carb diet
Take lot of fibre diet ,take lot of salads and fruits avoid junk food
Regular Walk simple exercises daily atleast 15 minutes
Consult online will guide you
Get your routine test done
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Dr. Poornima K R
Internal Medicine
8 yrs exp
Channarayapatna
Recommended Calorie intake for a lactating mother is different from what it is for a non pregnant non lactating woman . Dont be too hard on yourself.
The stress of managing a toddler and sleep disturbances can itself cause weight gain and also thyroid . Ur menses may take time to return to normal patterns and that might cause gain .
I would suggest caloric counting ( apps available on phone these days ) , daily walking ( preferably tredmill) or yoga or arobic exercise would be a good start.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Do hba1c
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Mr. H P Mithun Shetty
General Physician
Bangalore
Hypothyroidism and managing a
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Dr. Shankar Lal Meena
General Physician
Jaipur
Thyroid evaluation needed. Please consult for better treatment
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Ruchi Bhandari
General Physician
23 yrs exp
Nainital
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Kindly connect
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Please get your thyroid checked
Proper evaluation needed. Please connect
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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