Accumulation of belly fat can occur due to various reasons like poor diet, stress, lack of exercise, etc. Reducing belly fat can be done by eating plenty of soluble fibers, avoiding foods with trans fat, reducing alcohol intake, reducing stress, cutting down sugar intake, doing regular exercise, etc.
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My father is diabetic. How to reduce his belly fat?
Query: Hello doctor, My father is a diabetic since 25 years. He had bypass surgery last year and has gained some belly fat. He is taking medication for lipids. He has grade 2 fatty liver with no symptoms. Please examine my father's recent ultrasound which was done to check his enlarged prostate. Also, plea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. His ultrasound (attachment removed to protect patient identity) of abdomen suggests fatty liver. Liver function test (LFT) is normal. This indicates there is fat in liver, but it is not damaging liver. There is no specific treatment for fatty liver. Main treatment to ... Read Full »
I am struggling with stubborn belly fat. Please suggest effective ways to reduce belly fat.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 40-year-old woman trying to shed stubborn belly fat. Over the summer, I went on daily walks, starting with 45 minutes and eventually reaching 2 hours, covering around 10 miles each day. It did help reduce my belly fat, but some days, I feel weak and end up overindulging in desserts,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq. I do understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms, you have abdominal colic. Please take the following: Tablet Ranitidine 300 milligrams twice a day orally. Tablet Simeticome 1... Read Full »