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I am seeking insights on weight loss. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 35-year-old female. I am writing to seek suggestions and information regarding my concerns about being overweight and the best strategies for achieving healthy weight loss. Kindly suggest effective and sustainable strategies to achieve weight loss. Also, provide some insights int... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Firstly do not make drastic life changes or restricted diet plans that you cannot sustain. But if you are trying to achieve sustainable healthy living, then follow this point as it is a vast topic to add in one answer... Read Full »
I have PCOS and am trying to lose weight. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have been diagnosed with PCOS and I am trying to lose weight. I have heard that weightlifting and strength training exercises could help, but I am not sure where to start. Though I am also working on other exercises and dieting, I wanted to try this also. Could you provide detailed infor... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to the icliniq.com family. I appreciate the confidence that you place in me for your healthcare consultation. Today's generation is getting more obese when compared to the older generation, due to massive lifestyle changes, which is mostly a sedentary lifestyle. The food choice is... Read Full »
Please elaborate on the drugs used in weight loss strategies.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old woman struggling with excess weight, weighing 239.5 pounds. The challenges I face due to my weight have taken a toll on my confidence and social life, and I am eager to explore effective weight loss strategies. Recently, I came across information about Glucagon-like pep... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. I strongly recommend not taking any of these weight loss drugs by yourself without consulting your physician or endocrinologist. You need to use such prescription weight-loss drugs in addition to, not instead... Read Full »
Please advise about the ill effects of an unhealthy BMI.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 33-year-old female. I am writing to inquire about the potential consequences and health risks associated with weight gain, as I have been experiencing a gradual increase in my weight over the past few months and am concerned about its impact on my overall health. I understand that m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. Obesity occurs due to high carb intake with less physical activity and drastic hormonal changes as well. We need to find out the cause of obesity first. Firstly, do not make drastic changes or res... Read Full »
I have difficulty managing my weight. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37 year old female. I have been suffering from obesity. Over the past few years, I have noticed a gradual increase in my weight, and I am now concerned about the impact this may have on my overall health. I have tried various diets and exercise routines without significant succe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. When we do many diets and exercise, the body goes into negative metabolism, and weight loss becomes difficult. First, do not make drastic life changes or restricted diets that you cannot sustain for longer. S... Read Full »
Please guide on calorie intake to reduce around 100 pounds of weight.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old male who has spent the last three years severely overweight. I had a sports injury and I packed on a lot of weight afterward. In total around 100 pounds. I felt fairly healthy at 6'1 280 pounds I was playing collegiate rugby. I decided to make a change in the last... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, yes gradual loss of weight is always advisable for your health. It will be difficult but needs patience over time. You can continue with the amount of items taking but do jot skip any meal. Always have a natural source of multivitamins like fresh fruits or vege... Read Full »
Kindly provide information about health risks of obesity.
Query: I am a 35-year-old female. I have been struggling with being overweight and its impact on my overall health and well-being. Can you provide information about the potential health risks associated with being overweight? What are some effective and sustainable methods for weight loss? How does diet an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Being overweight can elevate the risk of serious health issues like diabetes, heart disease, and specific types of cancer. Effective and sustainable weight loss involves maintaining a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetabl... Read Full »
I have a gastric problem. What diet plan should I adopt?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a gastric problem. Can you suggest a diet plan to lose weight with consideration of my gastric problem? Please specify any precautions to be taken and mention the source of the food. I am attaching my medical reports, which I have done for the past six months.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.You need to follow a high-protein, low-calorie, low-fat, and balanced diet. Do not skip your breakfast. To control gastric problems, you need to take food at the proper interval. Do not let your stomach empty for a longer period of time. For hypertension, avoid table salt i... Read Full »
Can eating just bananas for breakfast cause weight loss?
Query: Hello doctor,I eat only two bananas for breakfast. Is it recommended to do so or does it cause stomach pain, gastritis, gas and bloating? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Eating bananas for breakfast is good. But having only bananas for breakfast is not complete and appropriate. The word breakfast means that you are breaking your overnight fast. So, it is should be made up of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals, and a fiber-ric... Read Full »
Does an 18-year-old need physiotherapy for knee issues?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. I have a knee issue. My knee was dislocated once and there was a subluxation more than nine times. Now, my knee is very flexible. When my knee dislocated, the doctor plastered my knee for three weeks. He then asked me to exercise, but I did not. My doctor then asked ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I would like to stress proper training to regain your knee control and reduce subluxation. I suggest you do these basic knee exercises that will strengthen your front thigh muscles and butt muscles. These will help you reg... Read Full »