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People with body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more are said to be overweight. Generally, a person becomes overweight by consuming more calories and leading a sedentary life. The other reasons include depression, hormonal imbalance, eating disorder, alcoholism, stress, and genetic predisposition.

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I am experiencing soreness and moisture in my inner thigh. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,For a couple of days, my inner thigh near my pubis has been sore and feels almost wet. The skin is red and hurts to touch. I am overweight so I think my skin has rubbed together, I am not a smoker or drinker. Kindly help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on your description, it sounds like you may have an infection or irritation in the pubic area known as intertrigo. This condition is commonly seen in overweight individuals, as the skin folds can trap moisture and bacteria, leadin...  Read Full »

How can I support a teenager struggling with obesity through dietary changes?

Query: Hello doctor, Thank you for your reply. My 19-year-old son weighs 121 pounds but is struggling with being overweight. He experiences excessive sweating and finds it challenging to walk short distances without needing to rest. He has difficulty controlling his diet and seeks guidance for a suitabl...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Excessive sweating and weakness can sometimes be linked to underlying causes such as hypothyroidism or certain vitamin and mineral deficiencies. To ensure a comprehensive approach to his health, I would recommend conducting a few tests. I suggest you follow the...  Read Full »

Please suggest a diet suitable for me to reduce my overweight.

Query: Hi doctor,Due to a heavy workload and an unhealthy lifestyle, I became overweight, and I also have fibroadenoma in my left breast, which causes pain sometimes. I used to eat oily foods. Can this cause fibroadenoma, high cholesterol, and gallstones in the future? I am in my early 30s, a female, and I...  Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Fibroadenoma has no direct relationship with fatty meals, but high cholesterol due to fatty meals can cause hormonal disturbances, contributing...  Read Full »

Why did I not get my periods with negative pregnancy test?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21 year old married woman. I did not get my periods for the past three months. I took a pregnancy test and it came as negative. I have hypothyroidism. I am overweight 209 lbs and my height is 5'2". I also have PCOS. I am trying to conceive. Please suggest me some advice.  Read Full »


Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur Nagpal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The solution to your problem is to control your weight and thyroid status. This will not only make your cycles regular, but will also help in correcting PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). Your BMI (body mass index) is 35.3, which falls in the category of morbid obesit...  Read Full »

My daughter and I have elevated ESR levels. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 41-year-old female with no health problems as such. For the last six months, I have had ESR values of 61, then 82, and then again 61. My ESR was 60, even two years ago. My physician prescribed me multivitamins. Now I have got my 12-year-old daughter who hit puberty last year and...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common cause of raised ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) in females is low hemoglobin. For every 1 g decrease in hemoglobin below 13 g, the ESR will rise by about 5. ESR has no significance unless the person has underlying inflammation. You need to men...  Read Full »

I am overweight. Will taking fat burner help?

Query: Hello doctor, I am quite overweight and my weight is 224 lbs . My height is 5 feet and 7 inches. I am trying to lose weight and started going to gym. My coach says that I should take a fat burner for eight weeks. Is it fine to take that? I have fatty liver and some fibrosis also due to extra weight....  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Mind my words that for weight loss other than exercise and right diet nothing works. The supplement you are taking is just fancy and is not going to help you. If you do exercises, then you may discuss with your doctor to prescribe you Orlista...  Read Full »

I am a hypertensive woman who is pregnant. Is there any risks associated with my pregnancy?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 36-year-old woman who is hypertensive. I am 5 feet 2 inches and weigh 196.2 pounds. I am pregnant. Is there any risk in my pregnancy? Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Gowrimeena

Answer: Dear, Welcome to icliniq.com. With passion, commitment, and experience, I hope I will be able to provide you top-class medical opinion. Congratulations on your pregnancy! If you are not careful, hypertension can worsen during pregnancy. It is important you continue treatment and reduce salt in yo...  Read Full »

I am 24 years old and weigh 250 pounds. How to reduce my weight?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 24 years old and my weight is 250 pounds. I have attached the other details. I need suggestions to reduce weight.  Read Full »


Dr. Hariharan V

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand the stress you would have due to increased body weight and difficulty in losing it, after going through the attached details (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your BMI (Body Mass Index) is 48. BMI is nothing but a derived value from the wei...  Read Full »

I missed my periods for two months, and my pregnancy tests were negative. Am I pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I missed my periods last month and this month and my last period were before 36 days. I did three pregnancy blood tests and they were all negative. The first test was done two days after missing my periods, the next was done 10 days later and the third test was done 20 days later. I am...  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Many factors can delay menses in addition to pregnancy. Stress, anxiety, workload, hormonal imbalance, weight gain or sudden weight loss, contraceptives, illness, and medications also can lead to delayed periods. Most of the time in very ea...  Read Full »

My friend is suffering from anorexia nervosa. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, My friend is 24 years old. I think she suffers from anorexia nervosa as she is very keen on maintaining her weight without taking enough food needed for her body function. What are the possible causes and triggers of anorexia nervosa? Are there genetic, psychological, or environmental f...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation. Anorexia nervosa is common in teen girls. It can be due to an abnormal perception of their own body, and may have a history of bullying her in school for her body weight. Because of social media and mobile generation, people start comparin...  Read Full »

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