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Suggest Ways To Lose Abdominal Fat

Posted on Fri, 16 Dec 2016

Question: I have a huge abdomen and it is not reducing with diet control. Could this be a chronic gastric trouble?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Big tummy could be due to increased fat, increased gas or fluid accumulation.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Big tummy could be due to increased fat, increased gas or fluid accumulation.

A clinical examination and an ultrasound examination will help to know which of these is the cause.

Treatment depends on the cause.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (16 hours later)

Thanks Doctor - can you please let me know the exact ultrasound that i need to take before i visit a doctor. Also, can you please let me know a good doctor in and around Gachibowli area of XXXXXXX that i can start visiting to diagnose the cause and remedy.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Ultrasound scan of the abdomen

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You need to undergo ultrasound scan of the abdomen.
After getting it done by a Radiologist/Sonologist, you can consult a Gastroenterologist in your area.
Since i am from a different city, i do not know anyone in XXXXXXX

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar