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My husband is 280 pounds. Will Semaglutide help him in losing weight?
Query: Hello doctor,I am worried about my husband's health because he is quite heavy, around 280 pounds. I heard about medications for weight loss like Semaglutide. I want to know the following:Is it safe for him?How does it work?Are there other medications that might help with weight loss?What else can he... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I strongly suggest not taking any of these weight loss drugs by yourself without consulting your PCP (primary care physician) or endocrinologist. Just know that you need to use prescription weight-loss drugs in addition to — not instead of — a healthy diet and exer... Read Full »
I have appetite issues and I am skinny. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27-year-old female with a height of 5 feet and 6 inches and I weigh 105 pounds. I am writing to express my concern regarding my body. Despite having a strong appetite and consuming a substantial amount of food, I have not been able to gain weight, and I have a skinny body. I am ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to give you the best medical advice. I am very glad that you are one of the few people who can recognize the fact that your metabolism is running too high, and you are getting hungry every hour. Not many people usually notice or pay attention to this fac... Read Full »
Why am I not losing weight in spite of regular exercise?
Query: Hi doctor, My usual weight is 58 kg. But, in spite of regular rigorous exercise in the past two months I am not able to lose even half a pound. It has lowered my stamina and I feel lethargic. Please let me know why is it so? I am Currently on Thyronorm 100 mcg for hypothyroidism and homeopathic medi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your ideal weight will be counted on the basis of BMI - body mass index from your weight and height. You just have to continue your thyroid drugs and continue exercising. To reduce the weight you need to increase your energy expenditure and reduce intake. Ta... Read Full »
My body is very lean and I want to develop a perfect body. Please help me.
Query: Hi doctor. I am very slim. My age is 20, and my height is five feet nine inches. I weigh 103.61 lbs. I want to make a perfect body. I also joined the gym. Please recommend me a mass gainer or protein powder without side effects. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your height and weight, your body mass index is normal. You should check thyroid level, stress level, bone density, and worm test. Daily exercise with a proper diet will help you achieve your weight with fitness. You have to eat every two hours. You have to... Read Full »
What are the measures to reduce weight?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to lose my weight which is 98.5 kg right now and my height is 5 feet and 8 inches. So kindly advice me a proper diet plan. Read Full »
Dr. Tharaka Dushyan Thanthriarachchi
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Problem list: 1. Your body mass index is 33.27 kg/m2; that means obesity type 1. 2. Infertility (vague description: How long? The type? What investigations were carried out so far? Reports of your husband? On what fertility treatment you are currently on?). 3. On ... Read Full »