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Why have I not gained weight post-pulmonary tuberculosis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have not gained weight in the last six to eight years. Eight years back, I had a medical history of pulmonary tuberculosis and a collapse of the lower left lobe of the lungs. I have been under anti-tubercular drugs and breastfeeding for two months. I am allergic to polyline grain and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. First of all, I would like to know a few details regarding your health condition- 1. Do you have any symptoms such as cough, chest pain, or breathing difficulty? 2. Do you have any associated fever? 3. Have you undergone any thyroid fun... Read Full »
I want to take safe medicines for weight gain. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I want to take medicine for weight gain but I want to make sure the ingredients are safe. Here is the list of medicines kindly tell me if they are safe. Cyproheptadine hydrochloride, anhydrous Zinc sulfate, Niacinamide, Lysine hydrochloride, Thiamine hydrochloride, Aguaje, and evening ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will definitely help you regarding it. According to your mentioned weight and height your body mass index (BMI) is 16.8 kg/m2, which is subnormal and indicates that you are underweight. The contents you have mentioned are usually ... Read Full »
Can Practin tablet be used to gain weight?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23-year-old female. My height is 5 feet 3 inches and I weigh 90 lbs. I need to put on weight. I have fast metabolism. Can I take Practin and Decdan tablets? It is suggested by one of my friend. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The tablets Practin (Cyproheptadine hydrochloride) and Decdan (Dexamethasone) would just add water retention in the body and not increase the muscle mass. So once you leave it, your body shall return back to low weight itself. So, Practin and Decdan are not recommend... Read Full »