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Does Levothyroxine have a role in reducing my weight gain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am on Levothyroxine at 100 mg but have been having weight gain despite working out five days a week and eating very well. I am cold all the time, have headaches, dryness, brain fog and joint pain. I got my levels tested and my TSH is normal, even low, and T3 and free T4 are at the ve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned, it appears that you have hypothyroidism. Well, you can increase your dose to 112 Levothyroxine as per your doctor, but mind you Levothyroxine is not actually a weight loss drug. Your symptoms could be improved ... Read Full »
I gained a lot of weight after taking Mirtazapine for depression. How to reduce it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old male and I have been on Cipralex 20 mg for my depression for more than a year now. When I started Cipralex 10 mg I was fine. However, when my depression worsened I was given Mirtazapine 30 mg and my weight increased like hell. I gained 15 kg in three months, mostly aro... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Stopping Topiramate is not the reason for weight gain in your case. Topiramate resulted in weight loss and the drug is also a good mood stabilizer drug. This helps in stabilizing the mood and supplements the antidepressants. So stopping Topiramate probably result in wo... Read Full »
How may my wife gain weight with thalassemia minor?
Query: Hello doctor,My wife is 31 years old and has a history of mild thalassemia. Her hemoglobin level is consistently between 9 and 10 units. HbA2 is 5.40, RBC count is 5.14, and packed cell volume (PCV) is 30.90. Her current weight is 129 pounds. Could you please provide a diet chart for a thalassemia m... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern (I went through your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Your wife has beta thalassemia minor, which is one of the mild hemolytic diseases (a condition that can cause excessive bleeding). ... Read Full »
I have weight gain issues after taking Metformin. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I suffer from diabetes, for which I am taking Metformin. But my weight has suddenly increased. I also suffer from hypertension, for which I am taking Chlorthalidone. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. As a diabetic, it is essential to manage your blood sugar levels effectively to prevent complications associated with the condition. While Metformin (biguanide) is generally considered the first-line medication for type 2 diabetes, Pioglit... Read Full »
I take Dronis 20 for PCOS. Will I gain weight?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been advised to take Dronis 20 (Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) for polycystic ovary by my doctor. Since I am having a tight schedule, I cannot exercise regularly. The doctor has given me weight-loss medicines. Also, I want to know how much weight gain Dronis 20 can cause in ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Dronis 20 (Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone) is a medication used to treat polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which can lead to weight gain due to hormonal imbalances. However, weight gain is not a common si... Read Full »
I am seeking advice for gaining weight. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 years old and working in IT (information technology), and my weight is 94 pounds only. I had gained weight during COVID-19 (coronavirus of 2019), but it declined. I tried everything to gain weight, but it is not working. Can you help me? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Sure, here are some additional tips that may help you gain weight: 1. Eat more often: Instead of having three large meals daily, try eating smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day. It can help keep y... Read Full »
I have thyroid disorder. Please review my attached reports.
Query: Hello doctor,I have thyroid. I have attached my reports. I have been getting tired while talking and have also gained weight.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. After reviewing your information and reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it can be confirmed that you have a thyroid hyperfunctioning condition called Graves disease. There are multiple treatment options available, ... Read Full »
I want to gain weight. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to gain weight. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I went through your query. I suggest you get yourself investigated thoroughly to rule out any medical or surgical conditions. You can do the following tests:1. Complete hemogram.2. Blood sugar levels.3. Thyroid function tests.I also suggest you take a healthy diet rich ... Read Full »
I would like to know how I can regulate my menstruation. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I would like to know how I can regulate my menstruation. I have been irregular since then, and I had a history of hyperthyroidism in the past. I usually skip one or two months of not getting a period, but recently, it has been more than three months. I already got pregnancy tests, and tur... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. We need first to find out the cause of irregular periods for the regularisation of periods. For that, I would like you to go for blood beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotrophin). If it comes out to be negative, then you should go for withd... Read Full »
Which protein drink will help me gain weight without any problem with my health?
Query: Hi doctor, I have started workout at home recently. I have got a pair of dumbells, a resistance band, and a skipping rope. Kindly suggest some good protein powder (good brands) for building body and lean muscle mass and which is safe and healthy. I am a vegetarian. I am prone to acne. I came to know... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. MB (muscle blaze), Trikut, One life, etc., are some of the brands that have been noted and used. Make sure that you buy these from a reputable shop and make sure their container is sealed often with a hologram and serial number. No, whey protein, if taken under supe... Read Full »