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Question: I am 26 years old and have the tendency to gain weight easily. My lifestyle and routine include no physical activity. I feel lazy and sleepy most of the time. I want to lose weight, tell me how!
Brief Answer:
Lifestyle modifications, medications and surgical options
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.
Please check your thyroid function, cortisol, HbA1c to see if there is a cause for weight gain.
If there are no medical illness, there are 3 options to have weight under control.
1. Lifestyle modifications
Diet : Frequent low calorie meals high in fibre and low in carbohydrates
Exercise : Regular aerobic exercise of 30-45 minutes a day
2. Medications ( If no improvement in lifestyle modifications or not able to do so)
Medicines like prostatic, qsymia etc are available for weight loss. But effect will be reduction of upto 5-8% of your current weight
3. Surgical options
Bariatric surgery - can definitely bring your weight down to normal levels. This is usually done for patients with body mass index above 32 kg/m2, especially those with diabetes or joint pains due to weight gain.
Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you.
Regards,
Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist
Lifestyle modifications, medications and surgical options
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.
Please check your thyroid function, cortisol, HbA1c to see if there is a cause for weight gain.
If there are no medical illness, there are 3 options to have weight under control.
1. Lifestyle modifications
Diet : Frequent low calorie meals high in fibre and low in carbohydrates
Exercise : Regular aerobic exercise of 30-45 minutes a day
2. Medications ( If no improvement in lifestyle modifications or not able to do so)
Medicines like prostatic, qsymia etc are available for weight loss. But effect will be reduction of upto 5-8% of your current weight
3. Surgical options
Bariatric surgery - can definitely bring your weight down to normal levels. This is usually done for patients with body mass index above 32 kg/m2, especially those with diabetes or joint pains due to weight gain.
Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you.
Regards,
Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist
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