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Rash on legs, high BP, allergy to Bactrim, low potassium level, reaction to sun. What is the cause?
Hi, I have been on Senna since 2004, 40mg and without this I end up with bowel obstructions. Ok, having said that and knowing how it can affect long term use of laxatives and low potassium in combination, I still have to take it. My question is...
Answered by Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Over weight. Suggest some diet plan to reduce the weight?
My husband is very over weight. His BMI puts him in the morbidly obese column he weighs 148 kg and is six foot tall. Can u assist in any diet plans etc to help
Answered by Dr. Grace Abraham, Dietitian & Nutritionist
Trying to increase weight. What should I do?
My height is 174 cms and my weight is 52 kgs. I come under underweight category. I have tried my best to gain weight but without success. My activity levels are pretty high. I play badminton, do jogging everyday and...
Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist
Is it possible to measure body fat based on height and weight? How to reduce body fat?
I would like to know how to measure the Body Fat %(Body Fat Mass). Is it possible to find a calculation based on height & Weight. I am staying in London and in my office, there is machine which gives BMI, Body Fat%....
Answered by Dr. Grace Abraham, Dietitian & Nutritionist
Taking Glycomet for type 2 diabetes. Want to lose weight. Need advice on vegetarian diet
I am diagnosed to have type-2 diabetes in 2010 and since then am on medicines(glycomet) twice everyday. I am 6 feet in height and weight 96 kgs and am a strict vegeterian. I would like to loose weight to reach a...
Answered by Dr. Madhuri Patil, Diabetologist
According to body mass index I am overweight. How to reduce weight?
Hi, As per BMI i am over weight. my height is 180cms & weight is 88.6kgs. I want to loss my weight and be fit. kindly suggest me on the above issue at the earliest.
Answered by Dr. Meenakshi Attrey, Dietitian & Nutritionist
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Weight reduction, 32 years
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Weight gain concern
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Over weight, height 178 cm, weight 78 and 27 years, cant attend gym due to heavy schedule, needs a diet plan
User : hi Doctor : Hi User : Hi Doc User : jus to know about health.....ideally fitness User : my height is 178 cm, weight is 78 & age is 27 Doctor : please proceed with your query User : frm last 6-7 months hav stopped going to...
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Measures to decrease post partum flab
Doctor : Hi Dr XXX here Doctor : How can i help u? User : need to discuss about the post pregnancy flab User : hw o loose the same Doctor : SURE Doctor : please proceed Doctor : May i know the age, weight , height ? User : i am 5.4inch,...
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Body Mass Index calculation and weight reduction
Doctor : hi Doctor : how can i help u User : I am 25 years old, I got married recently. Doctor : k User : Now my weight is 62 User : I am working in MNC Doctor : Age: ; Occupation: ; Location: Doctor : k User : 25, s/w Engr Doctor :...
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Public Forum (33) - BMI

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How can I reduce my weight ?
i am 31 years male ,165 cm hight and 80 kg weight , BMI is 29.4.I want reduce my weight ,how can?.Is it possible to reduce by tablets or diet or only excersize?i am 31 years male ,165 cm hight and 80 kg weight ,BMI is 29.4.I want reduce my weight ,how can?.Is it possible to reduce by tablets or diet or only excersize?
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Am I the right weight??
I am a 5 3 20 year old college female. I currently weigh 162 pounds. When looking at online BMI calculators they all say I am overweight . But, I used to weigh up to 20 pounds more than I do now. This weight was removed by participating in college marching band. After marching band is when i lost all of the weight and I have continued to hold...
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Why I am not getting my period?
I know this can happen from being underweight , but i am not. I used to be a little underweight ( BMI 18.1) but now I am 131 or 132 lbs, which means my BMI is 18.5 or 18.7, which is normal. I have been this weight for a few months now. I am also extremely tired all the time. What is wrong with me? I used to have sooo much energy. Now, i can t...
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How to look younger?
Sir I am Very Obese and My BMI is in the range of 30-32 most of the time I am only 24 years of age and look like someone who is 35 plus, I wanted to know if there are any procedures and any treatment that can help me look younger.
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Can a low BMI affect my pregnancy ?
Hi iam 19 weeks pregnant . but my BMI is so low.it as 15.8.so is it effect for my baby. I did my scan in 14 weeks .the report said BPD - 32.1mm, AC- 90.6mm,FL-17.2mm.are theses measurements normal or under weight .
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What is visceral fat, trunk fact and yellow fat ?
What is Visceral fat , trunk fact, yellow fat etc... The reason this question i asked because very recently one of my friend has been advised by one nutritionals, his visceral fat, trunk fact, BMI is very high and he is in risk stage. Later he has been contacted another doctor and been advised by this doctor that there is no such type of fats in...
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Is a BMI of 15.8 in a 4 months pregnant good for the baby ?
My BMI is 15.8 weight is as- 38kgs and height is 156cm.now iam 4months pregnant . Is this condition bad for my baby. how can I gain more kilos ?
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Want to loose Weight.
There are chart and tables that are used to determine what one?s target weight should be. They vary according to gender, height, age, and bone structure. A simpler and more useful piece of information is Body Mass Index ( BMI ). The BMI is calculated by dividing your weight (in kilograms) by the square of one?s height (in meters). To fall within...
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Prescribed Glycipage. Should I take it to help reduce weight?
hello sir, I am Nithya,i am 26 years old. I got married recently few months before. I have one doubt regarding a tablet Glycipage. This tablet is sugessted by my physician at my native and said this tablet wil make me to reduce my weight. Now my weight is 65 kg. As per BMI it is heavy weight the physician said.But I was told by my friends that...
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On regular workout regime, smoking addiction, occasional drinking, have high BMI. Should I be worried?
Hi I have a BMI of 27. height (5ft 9-10 in and weight of 82 kgs). I work out 3-4 days of week, about 35 mins of cardio and 45 mins of weight training or swimming. I also smoke about 3-4 cigarettes a day and have 2-3 drinks on weekends. Should I be worried about the higher BMI level? Physically, I am in decent shape, though.
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