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Question: My question to Dr XXXXXXX heijebu,
Iam 30 years old female.My weight is 82 kgs and my height is 5.2 inches.I want to lose weight.I have irregular periods.My doctor advised me to lose weight.Please suggest me methods of weight loss in 3 months?Also suggest me any medicines for weight loss?
Iam 30 years old female.My weight is 82 kgs and my height is 5.2 inches.I want to lose weight.I have irregular periods.My doctor advised me to lose weight.Please suggest me methods of weight loss in 3 months?Also suggest me any medicines for weight loss?
Brief Answer:
Diet Restriction and Exercise will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I can understand your concern.
Yes, it's highly recommended to lose weight in your case.
So, Please Follow the below instructions:
1.Keep portions smaller than your fist. It’s easy to overeat when you have too much food on your plate. Smaller portions help prevent overeating. For most foods, a reasonable portion is ½ to 1 cup – about the size of a woman’s fist.
2.Control your hunger with filling foods that are low in calories. Foods such as lower-sodium soup, salad, fruits and vegetables can help fill you up without adding a lot of calories. These foods will satisfy hunger and help you lose weight. High-fiber foods, such as fruits and vegetables, can provide a feeling of fullness and also digest slowly. That helps you feel satisfied longer so you eat less.
3.Keep track of what you eat. When you keep track of what you eat, you're more likely to meet your food goals.
4.Make trade-offs reduce how much sodium, saturate and trans fat and sugar you eat. Foods high in fat and sugar are often high in calories, too.Always eat a lower-calorie meal.
5.Enjoy more physical activity. Increasing physical activity may help you lose weight and strengthen your heart at the same time.Exercise for 5 days a week is mandatory.
6.Strict compliance is important.
7.Drink 3-4 litres of water daily.
I advise you to follow these basic activities for 6 weeks to 2 months.
Pills for weight reduction may not be needed if you are compliant with diet restriction and Exercise.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Diet Restriction and Exercise will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I can understand your concern.
Yes, it's highly recommended to lose weight in your case.
So, Please Follow the below instructions:
1.Keep portions smaller than your fist. It’s easy to overeat when you have too much food on your plate. Smaller portions help prevent overeating. For most foods, a reasonable portion is ½ to 1 cup – about the size of a woman’s fist.
2.Control your hunger with filling foods that are low in calories. Foods such as lower-sodium soup, salad, fruits and vegetables can help fill you up without adding a lot of calories. These foods will satisfy hunger and help you lose weight. High-fiber foods, such as fruits and vegetables, can provide a feeling of fullness and also digest slowly. That helps you feel satisfied longer so you eat less.
3.Keep track of what you eat. When you keep track of what you eat, you're more likely to meet your food goals.
4.Make trade-offs reduce how much sodium, saturate and trans fat and sugar you eat. Foods high in fat and sugar are often high in calories, too.Always eat a lower-calorie meal.
5.Enjoy more physical activity. Increasing physical activity may help you lose weight and strengthen your heart at the same time.Exercise for 5 days a week is mandatory.
6.Strict compliance is important.
7.Drink 3-4 litres of water daily.
I advise you to follow these basic activities for 6 weeks to 2 months.
Pills for weight reduction may not be needed if you are compliant with diet restriction and Exercise.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thanks doctor..I also have irregular periods.What could be the cause?
Brief Answer:
Please provide ne further information.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your concern.
I can guide you better if you provide me following details:
1.Marital status?
2.Since how long do you have irregular periods?
3.Age of Menarchy?
4.If married how many years of marital life and kids?
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Please provide ne further information.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your concern.
I can guide you better if you provide me following details:
1.Marital status?
2.Since how long do you have irregular periods?
3.Age of Menarchy?
4.If married how many years of marital life and kids?
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Yes doctor.I am 30 yrs old unmarried.Having irregular periods since 18 months.I get periods for every 3-4 months.I got menarche at 14 yes.
Brief Answer:
Possible PCOS.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome again.
Your symptoms are suggestive of Polycystic ovarian disease.(PCOS).
I advise you to get an Ultrasound abdomen to confirm the diagnosis.
Weight loss and dietary restriction will be helpful.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Possible PCOS.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome again.
Your symptoms are suggestive of Polycystic ovarian disease.(PCOS).
I advise you to get an Ultrasound abdomen to confirm the diagnosis.
Weight loss and dietary restriction will be helpful.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
My doubt is can't I use weight losing pills instead for my weight loss?
Brief Answer:
Exercise is a must in your case.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your concern.
Eventhough you use weightblosing pills you need to go for exercise.
Exercise is mandate in your case.
Yes you can use pills for weight loss.
Post your queries if any,
Thank you.
Exercise is a must in your case.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your concern.
Eventhough you use weightblosing pills you need to go for exercise.
Exercise is mandate in your case.
Yes you can use pills for weight loss.
Post your queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Mam..Please suggest me OTC drugs for weight loss?
Brief Answer:
You can try Green tea extract or Green coffee extract.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome again.
You can try Green coffee extract or Green tea extract or Alli( Non prescription form of Orlistat)
Report to your doctor immediately if you have any side effects.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
You can try Green tea extract or Green coffee extract.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome again.
You can try Green coffee extract or Green tea extract or Alli( Non prescription form of Orlistat)
Report to your doctor immediately if you have any side effects.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Mam..I found on internet about Blueberry capsules for weight loss.Is it helpful?
Brief Answer:
Blue berry capsules alone are not that effective.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome again.
Blue berry capsules alone may not be that efficient for weight loss.They can be only used along with other modes of weight loss.
Post your queries if any,
Thank you.
Blue berry capsules alone are not that effective.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome again.
Blue berry capsules alone may not be that efficient for weight loss.They can be only used along with other modes of weight loss.
Post your queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Thanks doc.I will take Orlistat but are there any side effects?
Brief Answer:
Its better to stop the drug if you have serious side effects.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Side effects include:
oily spotting in your undergarments;oily or fatty stools;orange or brown colored oil in your stool;gas with discharge, an oily discharge;loose stools, or an urgent need to go to the bathroom, inability to control bowel movements;an increased number of bowel movements;stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rectal pain; orweakness, dark urine, clay-colored stools, itching, loss of appetite, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyescold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, cough;fever, chills, sore throat, flu symptoms;headache, back pain; ormild skin rash.
Stop using the drug if you have Serious side effects like seizures,Breathlessness,drowsiness.
Post your queries if any,
Thank you.
Its better to stop the drug if you have serious side effects.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Side effects include:
oily spotting in your undergarments;oily or fatty stools;orange or brown colored oil in your stool;gas with discharge, an oily discharge;loose stools, or an urgent need to go to the bathroom, inability to control bowel movements;an increased number of bowel movements;stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rectal pain; orweakness, dark urine, clay-colored stools, itching, loss of appetite, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyescold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, cough;fever, chills, sore throat, flu symptoms;headache, back pain; ormild skin rash.
Stop using the drug if you have Serious side effects like seizures,Breathlessness,drowsiness.
Post your queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thanks for all this clarification Dr.So I will try with exercise and diet for 2 months.Will get ultrasound and come back to you.Thank you so much.
Brief Answer:
You are always Welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Yes you can go for diet and exercise.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
You are always Welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Yes you can go for diet and exercise.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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