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I am a 26-year-old female. How do I maintain my weight?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26-year-old female with a weight of 110 pounds and a height of 5 feet 7.5 inches. I am allergic to gluten, soy, and fish. In addition, I have medical conditions such as celiac disease, asthma, chronic interstitial cystitis, gilberts syndrome, and non-alcoholic steatosis cirrhosis. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to be very selective in your diet. I would advise the following, which will not only take care of your multiple conditions but rather improve them too. 1. Add ginger, fennel, and cumin to all your meals in small amounts. Just a pinch. 2. Add probiotics Capsul... Read Full »
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 have type 1 diabetes, and I am having trouble gaining weight. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had type 1 diabetes for the past five years. I have not gained any weight since. Please suggest to me something to help me gain weight. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am assuming you have already started taking Insulin shots, and in type 1 diabetes, the cells are completely starved of sugar, and all of the sugar is excreted in the urine. As a result, patients have difficulty gaining weight. I can provi... Read Full »
I am underweight and was diagnosed with anemia. How can I put on weight healthily?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old female, and I am underweight. My height is 5 feet 3 inches, and I weigh 43 kg. I am fit and can do my daily work easily. However, I feel hard to put on weight. All my tests are normal, including my thyroid profile. I got my blood test and was diagnosed with anemia (H... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. To gain weight healthily, you need to build muscle. I advise you to indulge in regular physical activity and a healthy diet. Do not start eating oily or junk food to gain weight, because that would only lead to a gain i... Read Full »