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My father facing weight gain from last 1-2 years. Belly fat increases. They are on BP medication. BP is under control. Prazopil XL 2.5,telma CT, telma 80 nexovas 20 mg are taking daily. What could be causes of weight gain? Doctor said it's not due to BP medication
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regular medications can helpa to gain weight if exercise, sleep n hydration of your body is not maintained
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Weight gain in elderly, especially belly fat, can be due to:
Age-related metabolism slowdown
Low physical activity
Hormonal changes (like reduced testosterone)
Unbalanced diet or increased portion size
Poor sleep or high stress
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Since BP is under control and meds aren’t the cause, I recommend:
A light, balanced diet rich in fiber and low in fats/sugar
Gentle activity like walking or chair yoga
Timely meals and early dinner
Regular hydration and sleep schedule
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Ms. Samriddha Dasgupta Sarkar
Clinical Nutritionist
22 yrs exp
Kolkata
Please contact directly through App for customised diet plan.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Actually bp is not responsible for weight gain
There could be other factors
Kindly check your blood vitals by a blood test
And then connected with me for diet discussion
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
6 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Belly fat in particular can be stubborn and more than just a cosmetic issue- it’s often linked to changes in metabolism and hormone levels with age, plus it affects heart and blood pressure even more
Why belly fat happens ( especially with age and BP )
Slower metabolism
Hormonal shifts
Medication
Diet
Less physical activity
What can help
1 Nutrition Tweak
Cur refined carbs and sugar
More fiber
Healthy fats
Smaller portions at dinner
2. Focus on Protein
Helps preserve muscle mass keeps metabolism higher
3. Movements:
Walking: 20-30 minutes daily
Light strength training
Seating exercises or chair yoga
4. Sleep and stress:
Poor sleep raises cortisol, which encourages belly fat
Deep breathing, meditation or even hobbies helps to reduce stress related eating
BP medication tips :
Some medication like beta blockers can lead to weight gain and fatigue if seems like big issues, it’s worth asking the doctor about alternatives BP medication or adjusting dosage
Also important:
To avoid high sodium foods and processed snacks the affects both weight and BP
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
15 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
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