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I am 22-years-old experiencing weight loss due to an improper diet. Which supplement is best for me?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 years old, and my height is approximately 5 feet 8 inches. Currently, I weigh only 117 pounds. Earlier, I used to weigh 141 pounds, but after joining the hostel and due to improper diet, I lost weight. Now, I am planning to consume Endura Mass in the afternoon and Revital capsu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. Actually, you can use these products; they will help you. However, I would suggest you go for natural ways, such as a healthy, high-protein diet including eggs, green vegetables... Read Full »
\Why do unhealthy sexual exposure cause weight loss?
Query: Hello doctor,My friend is a 36-year-old male. His height is 5.5 feet weight is 123 lbs. He had some unhealthy sexual exposure seven years back. He said he got sick once and started losing weight beginning that time. In the last seven years, the average of 5 % every year, even though he is eating a l... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query regarding your friend's weight loss. Since his blood investigation for HIV is negative, we do not have to worry at this point. Rather than the amount of food we take, it is very important to take nutrition-rich food. Sometimes, the weight loss... Read Full »
What causes weight loss without cancer in the elderly?
Query: Hello doctor, A 60-year-old female with no prior history of cancer has unexplained weight loss, muscle loss, and gas bloating. Her lab work was run, with CA 19-9 elevated at 55 U/mL, beta-hCG is 9.25 at mlU/ml. MRI and CT did not show any masses anywhere; the ultrasound of the pelvis and ovary shows... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and CT (computed tomography) scans show no masses, it seems unlikely to be pancreatic or ovarian cancer. These markers are significantly raised in cancer in thousands. Mild raise could be inflammatory or non-significant. I suggest re... Read Full »
I suffer from anemia along with EBV infection. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, On my SPEP, there is a slightly raised total protein, 83 (66 to 81), and immunoglobulins show raised IGA level of 4.74. Electrophoresis shows beta globulins are a bit elevated at 11.5 (6 to 9.4), and gamma globulins at 13.8 (8 to 13.5). I have suddenly lost adipose tissue. Can blood do... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Based on the information you provided, there are a few possible explanations for your symptoms and test results. The elevated total protein and gamma globulin levels, along with the slightly elevated beta globul... Read Full »
Why am I not losing weight despite exercise and diet?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old male and have been going to the gym for the past year. I was 91 kilograms when I joined. Now I weigh 86 kilograms from the past three months. Unfortunately, I am unable to reduce my weight now. My daily food intake is as below: Breakfast: Four eggs omelet, and half ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Have you calculated your calorie intake and spent in the gym? Weight loss will likely not happen after initial weight loss as the muscles replace the loss and weight more than fat. I suggest you to follow a few thing... Read Full »
Increased BMR and no weight loss. Is it good progress?
Query: Hello doctor,I am on a weight loss program. This week I lost one percent of fat and had a 0.4 percent gain in skeletal muscle. My meta age decreased by one in comparison to last week. However, I have not lost any weight, and my BMR has increased from 1271 to 1275 compared to the previous week. Do yo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate your decision to have a healthy life. Regardless of the results, let me tell you that I am proud of you for starting a fitness journey. An increase in BMR (basal metabolic rate) and muscle mass and a decrease in fat percentage are signs of good progress.... Read Full »
Can liposuction be done for weight loss?
Query: Hi doctor, I am planning to go for liposuction to lose weight. My weight is 78 kg and height is 5'3". Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your calculated body mass index (BMI) is 30.4 kg/m2. Generally we perform bariatric surgery to achieve permanent weight loss for any patient whose BMI is 30 kg/m2 or above. Liposuction is not a treatment option for weight loss. It is a cosmetic procedure for body shapin... Read Full »
My weight is the same despite a healthy lifestyle. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I started the ketogenic diet a few years back, which was very successful, as I lost 40 lbs. My weight has been stagnant for the past three months, and I am on a low-carb diet now and consume less than 1000 calories daily. I am currently 192 lbs and 170 cm in height. I want to lose 12... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. BMI (body mass index) is an official indicator for calculating the ideal body weight for a given height. Your BMI is a shade over 30, and you seem to be doing all the right things. You can increase the exercise duration... Read Full »
I do a minimal activity. Kindly give weight loss advice.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old IT professional. I have been working for more than six years and have been involved only in minimal physical activities. Recently due to COVID, my work shifted to remote mode, and my level of physical activity has dropped even more. As a result, I have constantly been... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I studied your problem carefully, and I am happy that you realized the problem very early. If there is a will, you can find a solution definitely to the problem. I suggest you to make some lifestyle changes. Providing details about your dietary habits will help to evaluat... Read Full »
My low blood pressure affects my concentration. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 17-years-old female. I used to be good at studies, and actually, I am. I know I can do much more and score more, but from the start of this year, my blood pressure is always low. Whenever I think of studying or doing anything, I just cannot. I have had full-body aches for the pa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you have reported are indicative of iron deficiency anemia. It is a common condition among females of reproductive age and can easily be corrected with proper management. Your symptoms of the inability of being able to concentrate, feeling tired, and low... Read Full »