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I am struggling hard with bulimia and binge eating. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 17 year old female struggling hard with bulimia and binge eating. My mom is anorexic, and so is my grandmother. I suffered from low weight until I started binging which has been going on for almost a year. I purge sometimes, and I am terrified of how much weight I continue to put on... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your height, your weight is average. In bulimia, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) is helpful. If Prozac (Fluoxetine) is not working, then you have to increase the dose of Prozac or shift to another medicine. It is a learning process so that you have to ch... Read Full »
I have an issue with portion control. How to correct overeating?
Query: Hi doctor, I am taking consciously healthy, and a vegetarian diet with my partner. But, I have an issue with portion control. When I was growing up, food was not always available to me. So, when I had food, I ate a lot, and that habit has followed me into my adult life too. I am curious to retrain ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Portion control is very important to maintain a healthy body. If you have trouble in controlling portions, try to follow the following tips: 1. Have a full glass of water or one cucumber before each meal. It helps to fill up your part of the stomach. So, you are unable to... Read Full »
My 5-year-old niece is not gaining weight and is a very fussy eater. What can be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I am asking on behalf of my niece, who is five years old and weighs 32.8 lbs from the past year or so. She is not gaining weight. We took her for a CBP test. I am attaching the report. Please let us know what you observe. Also, for the past week, she got a cold, cough, and slight fever... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We need to know the birth weight of the child. Also, the activities she performs. Sometimes children are lean but very active. The blood report shows some infection. As you mentioned, she has had a fever for a week, so this is expected. What about the urine test repo... Read Full »
My 8-year-old son is obese and has a habit of binge eating. How to control his binge eating habit?
Query: Hello doctor,My son is 8 years old and he eats junk food every day. I keep on insisting that it is bad for his health but continues taking junk food every day. He also looks obese when compared to his friends. How to control his binge eating?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Children often mimic their parent's eating habits. Therefore, it is essential to set a good example by eating a balanced diet yourself. Choose healthy foods and limit the amount of junk food in your home. Explain to your child why eating a ... Read Full »