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Not able to digest food properly. Weight loss is happening drastically. Not able to eat normal food and vegetables.

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Have lost weight drastically in last 6 months by about 10 kgs. I was 71.5 Kgs in Feb/Mar20 and now 61.5 Kgs. Wanted to know whom to consult and what tests to be done

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Sudden loss of weight can be due to number of reasons. It can be hormonal or even dangerous pre cancerous conditions. What other symptoms do you have ? Do you have hair fall ? Do you feel weakness ? H ...  Read More

For the past few months my father's weight has been reducing drastically (Age:58, Weight:57). I am suspecting this might happen due to his high blood sugar levels( he takes pills for sugar regularly). I am really not sure if this is normal and quite worried about it. NB.: He drinks quite a lot, almost regularly and is a chain smoker as well. P

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Does he have cough? He's a diabetic and still continuing alcohol and smoking. Wow, what do you want me to say now. Ask him to stop. That's the problem ...  Read More

I am a little worried about my Father as his weight is losing drastically since past few days. (Age: 58, Weight: 57) I am really not sure if this is normal and suspect it might be because of his high Blood Sugar. (He takes pills for Sugar regularly). NB: He drinks a lot, almost regularly and is a chain-smoker as well. Please Suggest what to do.

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Hi there...An unexplained drop in weight could be caused by various conditions — including overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), diabetes, depression, liver disease, cancer or disorders that interfere ...  Read More

MEAN CORP.HEMO.CONC(MCHC) 30.3 (slightly lower than range 31.5-34.) RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH SD (RDW-SD) 50.4 fL (higher than range 39 - 46) RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH (RDW-CV) 14.4 % (slightly higher than range11.6-14) PLATELET DISTRIBUTION WIDTH(PDW) 16.1 (higher than range 9.6-15.2) MEAN PLATELET VOLUME(MPV) 13 (higher than range 6.

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Did u get T4 done? Are u on some thyroid medicine already . As ur Tsh is deranged so reveal drug history and get a t4 done. ...  Read More

Hi, this is for my mother. She is diabetic for 12yrs, now, and is on medication ever since. But since 6-7 months I have noticed a drastic downfall in her health. She has lost lot(s) of weight (under weight now). Complains about sever pain in her upper back, I have also noticed swelling in extreem case. Lost her apetite, coughs frequently (not seaso

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Hi.... Consider dietary changes. Low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets may increase insulin levels, so you may want to consider a low-carbohydrate diet .. Don't severely restrict carbohydrates; instead, ch ...  Read More

I have lost a lot of weight after coming to homstel. I do not know how to get rid of this skinny body. I just want a normal physique nothing else. Kindly help me with my diet plan

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Hi - as u r young age so u need max cereals enriched with good quality protien. take quality rice, fried rice,polao with egg, fish,etc organic foods, nuts,banana, dairy products. sleep min 8 hrs. khic ...  Read More

An year back I was 74 kgs and now I am at very low weight 64 kgs. Actually I have chubby cheeks and facial fat. I have done lot of exercises to loose them but couldn't loose them. Last year I consulted a cosmetic doc, he asked me to take a supplement called OBICURE by skipping breakfast to loose fat and all. I used for more than 40 days, my weight

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Hi welcome - I advice to start with high protein & 60% of carbs by your daily home based diet. I hope you can come back your weight . I guess because of commercial supplement which you used ,was not w ...  Read More

MEAN CORP.HEMO.CONC(MCHC) 30.3 (slightly lower than range 31.5-34.) RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH SD (RDW-SD) 50.4 fL (higher than range 39 - 46) RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH (RDW-CV) 14.4 % (slightly higher than range11.6-14) PLATELET DISTRIBUTION WIDTH(PDW) 16.1 (higher than range 9.6-15.2) MEAN PLATELET VOLUME(MPV) 13 (higher than range 6.

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This test is incomplete.. You must get TB test (sputum AFB if cough is present, mantaux test, esr, chest x-ray - if you conceived then it should be deferred) done along with other routine tests... ...  Read More

Hair shredding drastically and loose weight 4 kg in 2 months without doing anything low appetite Here is my CBC report Please check 🙏

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I have been recently diagnosed with omental biopsy and ADA body fluid and proven Abdominal TB with INTERMEDIATE RIFAMACIN RESISTANCE. Advised to take ATT for the six months. From these date Starting medicine intake 18 days finished. My question is in the initial stage while intake of medicine causes any weight loss? Since weight gradually reduced..

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There is weight loss initially but it can be avoided by taking protein rich diet. Include eggs, poultry legumes and fruits in your diet. Cheese and soyabean can be added if you are vegetarian ...  Read More

How to loss weight at home without taking any medicine kindly assist. I am now 87 kg I want to losst 10 kg in 1 month

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Good evening, Kindly contact personally for consultation All the best ...  Read More

My current weight is 90 kg. want to weight loss. consult with diatition. I follow diat for few days. after some days I didn't continue for long time. I really want to loose my weight. please help

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Hi Please book a consultation through the app to give you a personalised diet plan. ...  Read More

Good afternoon doctors A patient valve replacement was done in 2005 but for now the concern is of weight. Can the patient take orlistat or any other medication for weight loss. If any other then which medicine. Please help.

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Hi iam dmd patient age 24 I am using wysolone 10mg steroid for 4 years So I have weight gain ok So can i weight loss without reducing steroid?

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Hello, Thank you for your question. I understand that you are a DMD (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy) patient, 24 years old, and have been taking Wysolone (prednisolone) 10 mg for 4 years. Yes, long-term ...  Read More

Are ozempic tablets safe to take for weight loss? Please suggest as i am trying to do weight loss but it is not happening

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I am very skiny, I eat enough food but not gain weight ,only weight loss. What is the reason for this .

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Maybe fur to anxiety or other wise ...  Read More

Can ibs cause weight loss?..I am 45kgs now...Lost 15kgs in 12months..Please Suggest me some digestable diet so that I can gain weight n have energy..

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Usually IBS wil not cause weight loss ...  Read More

Last 6 months onwards my wife doing dieting for for weight loss She decreased around 14 kgs But last 2 months onwards weight is not decrease and not increase She is doing diet and walking But why she is not decreasing weight Is there Any issue for weight loss or do you want do something else

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Hai, I am trying to loose weight I was 106 kg height 5.8 , I have already lost 11kgs by skipping breakfast and and avoiding fastfood now I am seeing excess skin after loosing that weight on my biceps which can be streched and and flesh also very stretchy also my belly have been slightly sagged down due to increase weight I planning to reduce anoth

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Can acebrophylline and montelukast cause weight gain?

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No they dont ...  Read More

My weight is 36 kgs from a couple of years ago, I had lost appetite and didn't feel like eating. Thyroid tests are done and I don't have a thyroid problem, so could you please let me know what's the cause for sudden weight loss and unable to regain it and please suggest what are the tests to be taken to find out the cause. As earlier I had tried ta

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Have to rule out underlying tuberculosis and some other diseases which sometimes don’t produce overt symptoms. For detailed evaluation of your case/further queries /guidance/management plan,whatsapp n ...  Read More

What can I do for weight loss when I live in a hostel and do not have any access to cooking. Is it possible to lose weight with hostel food.

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Hostel life can be an excellent opportunity to establish a healthy lifestyle. Hostel life is often the best time to manage and fix yourself in a proper lifestyle. During this period, you can take step ...  Read More

How much weight loss in a month is best for male,and what diet to follow to loss weight for 38 years males needed

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Upto 5 kg weight loss is safe in 30 days and you need to follow high fiber low fat diet which should be adequate in proteins.please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for you. ...  Read More

Hi, 40 years Male here. I am noticing sudden changes in my weight. I kind of lost 6-7 Kgs in a span of 8 weeks, and continue to lose even after. I am currently at 67kgs and few months back was at 75Kgs. I also feel my bones are weak and fatigue. Situation is to gain just one kg of weight, I had to workout well, eat well and put in lots of effo

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Your history is guiding towards autoimmune problems which can cause weight loss.. Need detailed investigation to find silent disease ...  Read More

Hi I am feeling like very heavy. Could you please suggest something for weight loss treatment. I am unable to breathe properly because of that issue.

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Decrease food intake and start exercising..no drug can decrease body weight without your effort. ...  Read More

Do antihistamines cause weight gain? I gain weight very easily Please help to know Levocetirizine??

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Its very rare But chronic use can sometimes cause it ...  Read More

Hlo dr, In 2022 I have anxiety issue from there on my weight starts reducing... I am 24 yrs old female and my weight is 35.5kg...which is too low...I have done Cbc, tsh, sugar test in 2022 and all came normal... What is the reason of my weight loss?? Is anxiety is the cause of this?!! Plz say in brief...

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

Hlo dr, My weight is reducing very frequently don't know the reason why...what is the reason of weight loss... Plz say...and give some advice...

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Sir, I having piles and bleeding from 11 days. Last one i m not taking my breakfast in the morning and only taking chapati both times. Earlier my weight was 73 kg and after one month i lose my weight 3kg and now my weight is 70kg. What is the reason for weight loss?I m very worried and tensed.plz provide ur valuabke suggestio. Is bleeding cause wei

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If bleeding is more it will cause anaemia which creates other problems. ...  Read More

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