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What Causes Constant Hunger And Lightheadedness?
Question: Hi I'm 39 female. 5 foot 5. 130 pounds. I am constantly ravenous. Just had check up and bloods perfect but I am constantly very hungry. I work out hard core cardio and weights 6 days a week. Always hungry and crave unhealthy food. If I eat healthy I feel light headed. I feel my conetsnt hunger may be symptomatic of something please help
Brief Answer:
Meet an endocrinologist
Detailed Answer:
good day,
Noted your concern.
Excess hunger is seen in few hormonal conditions like hyperthyroidism ( where you will also lose weight despite eating more) ,Insulin resistance ( metabolic syndrome) and Hypoglycemic disorders. It is also common with excess stomach acidity( GERD and gastric ulcers etc)
It is recommended to check your blood sugar levels during these hunger episodes. If the sugar levels are low, you will need to check corresponding insulin levels.
You must understand that one BIGMAC ( burger alone, not the meal) burger is 500 plus calories. Where as in threadmill if you run at the speed of 8 km per hour for half an hour, you hardly spend 320 calories ( at the maximum). So if you need to lose weight, you will have to undergo a structured diet plan. Meet an endocrinologist and a specialised dietician attached to an obesity clinic. They will be able to help you further.
Lastly, i must also say that, in most people, hunger is just habitual or secondary to anxiety/depression.
Regards
Binu
Meet an endocrinologist
Detailed Answer:
good day,
Noted your concern.
Excess hunger is seen in few hormonal conditions like hyperthyroidism ( where you will also lose weight despite eating more) ,Insulin resistance ( metabolic syndrome) and Hypoglycemic disorders. It is also common with excess stomach acidity( GERD and gastric ulcers etc)
It is recommended to check your blood sugar levels during these hunger episodes. If the sugar levels are low, you will need to check corresponding insulin levels.
You must understand that one BIGMAC ( burger alone, not the meal) burger is 500 plus calories. Where as in threadmill if you run at the speed of 8 km per hour for half an hour, you hardly spend 320 calories ( at the maximum). So if you need to lose weight, you will have to undergo a structured diet plan. Meet an endocrinologist and a specialised dietician attached to an obesity clinic. They will be able to help you further.
Lastly, i must also say that, in most people, hunger is just habitual or secondary to anxiety/depression.
Regards
Binu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My weight is either staying the same or increasing and I have been depressed lately. I will see that doctor. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Very good decision
Detailed Answer:
That indeed is a very good decision. An endocrinologist and a dietcician attached to endocrine clinic will be able to go through your problem and will come up with a solution.
I wish you good health.
Regards
Binu
Very good decision
Detailed Answer:
That indeed is a very good decision. An endocrinologist and a dietcician attached to endocrine clinic will be able to go through your problem and will come up with a solution.
I wish you good health.
Regards
Binu
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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