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How Should I Reduce Weight To Avoid Precirdial?

hi, I am an 18 yr old female. I have precordial catch syndrome and mitrovalve prolapse. I am very uncomfortable with my weight and i would like to loose a great deal of it. I am at a loss on exactly how to do this with out upsetting my heart. Please help and give me some advise on how to do this. Thank you.
Fri, 11 Jul 2014
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Weight loss can be achieved by changes in diet and exercise.

In terms of exercise:
If your mitral valve prolapse is severe, you should consult your doctor before starting an exercise program but in most persons it is mild and does not interfere with activity.
If it is not severe, then you should try for at least 150 minutes of exercise a week, more if possible

In terms of diet: there are 2 main options, the low fat/low calorie diet and the low carbohydrate diet. Both can help with weight loss though the initial loss in the low carb diet is more.
Neither will have an impact on MVP or precordial catch syndrome.

You can chose which would best suit you.

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How Should I Reduce Weight To Avoid Precirdial?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Weight loss can be achieved by changes in diet and exercise. In terms of exercise: If your mitral valve prolapse is severe, you should consult your doctor before starting an exercise program but in most persons it is mild and does not interfere with activity. If it is not severe, then you should try for at least 150 minutes of exercise a week, more if possible In terms of diet: there are 2 main options, the low fat/low calorie diet and the low carbohydrate diet. Both can help with weight loss though the initial loss in the low carb diet is more. Neither will have an impact on MVP or precordial catch syndrome. You can chose which would best suit you. I hope this helps