Medical Advice on "Fitness Expert"

There is back pain after getting up from sitting position and walking. Why?, Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At 65, your mother seems to be suffering from spondylosis which is nothing but wear and tear of the spine. This is made worse after any period of rest and sitting usually makes it worse. Is there any radiation of pain ... View thread »

Is it safe to have protein shake after workout?, Answered by Dr. Swapan Banerjee

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I must say that as per your height and weight your BMI (body mass index) is fine. Now you should start taking good quality foods enriched with protein. Once you are taking whey protein, it is like one-sided ... View thread »

Apart from diet,how can I reduce belly fat?, Answered by Dr. Swapan Banerjee

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your breakfast is fine. You should not take too many eggs. You should not take again the same two boiled eggs at 10:30 AM and after working out. Instead of egg, you can try sprouts, green peas, stew, milk 200 ml, oat, ... View thread »

Kindly suggest a diet plan to reduce fat in the stomach area., Answered by Dr. Shakti Mishra

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, you have a very limited time then. Follow a strict regimen that should be performed regularly twice every day. Have a fat free, carbohydrate-less meal, protein-rich diet containing dal, pulses, green vegetables ... View thread »

I am having quad pain when running to the point where I cannot bear any weight., Answered by Dr. (Col) Rakesh Karanwal

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the details provided, you are apparently suffering from a muscle pull or partial detachment of the tendon from the bone. Muscles are attached to the bones by a fibrous, cord-like structure called tendons. Your ... View thread »

Can osteoarthritis cause pain in knee?, Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your X-rays are normal for age (attachment removed to protect patient identity). What you describe is patellofemoral compression syndrome and weight gain, wrong exercises, jogging on an incline, poor shoe wear, open ... View thread »

After going gym, I started to have pain in the knee. How to fix it?, Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is common to have pain when you start an exercise programme after a gap. You can try icing the sore parts after doing exercise as well as do gentle stretches in leg muscles. If you are sore, take NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal ... View thread »

I am obese. Please give me suggestions to reduce weight. , Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do regular exercise for five to six times a week. Do aerobic exercise along with weight training. Stop eating junk foods. Have a good sleep for seven to eight hours. Stop the habit of smoking and drinking alcohol, if you ... View thread »

What are the ways to reduce weight in a thyroid patient? , Answered by Dr. Shakti Mishra

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The best way to reduce weight is vigorous exercise. Go for morning or evening walk (30) minutes. If possible go in the morning and evening also. Do jogging, skipping, swimming if possible as it is a wholesome exercise. ... View thread »

How to reduce belly fat? Skipping meals causes acidity. Help me., Answered by Dr. Shilpi Rajnish Gupta

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Skipping meals to reduce belly is absolutely unhealthy. Instead avoid oily, spicy, deep fried food items and take more of green vegetables and fruits. To overcome constipation take a lot of fibrous foods. Drink ... View thread »