Q. Why did my doctor recommend endocrinologist opinion for weight gain?

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It could be due to her stopping of periods called menopause. During this period there occur hormonal changes, which causes these symptoms. I recommend her to get the following tests done and revert back.

1. Serum estradiol.
2. Serum vitamin D3 levels.

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I went through the reports uploaded (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your mother's estradiol and vitamin D levels are fine, but still her symptoms are due to her hormonal changes due to stoppage of menstrual cycle. But, there is no need for any hormonal treatment. I suggest her calcium supplements like tablet Shelcal every night and antioxidants like Alpha-lipoic acid like Absolut Woman every morning. She needs to start doing exercise (once her heel pain comes down) like walking and cycling, Ask her to do yoga at least for 20 to 30 minutes. Avoid sweets, non-vegetarian, cheese, butter and potato. Consult her specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the treatment with consent for two months.

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Cetanil M 50 (combination of Cilnidipine and Metoprolol) is an anti-hypertensive tablet. She has to continue this medicine life long. If her blood pressure is very much under control, then this medicine can be reduced, but not stopped. Rosycap 10 (Rosuvastatin) is a cholesterol medicine. If her cholesterol is very much under control this medicine, then it can be reduced or even stopped. Bio D3 (Calcium) can be taken for two months and if her heel pain goes off totally, then it can be stopped. Kindly let me know her recent blood pressure reading and cholesterol levels. Also, test for cholesterol if not tested in the past four months.

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Divakara. P

Experience: 17 + Yrs

Internal Medicine

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