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Why am I experiencing weight loss despite of my well-controlled diabetes?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 72-year-old male and have been diagnosed with diabetes. For the past two years, I have been using Cetapin XR 500 mg tablets to manage my condition. Fortunately, my blood sugar levels are well-controlled. However, I have noticed that I am experiencing weight loss. Can you please... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern.Cetapin XR 500 mg (Metformin), which contains Metformin as its main ingredient, is commonly used to treat high blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes. Weight loss can indeed be a side effect associated with ... Read Full »
I lost 9 kg in 50 days and have mild abdominal pain. What is causing this unintentional weight loss?
Query: Hello doctor,I have started eating less food and am stressed from work. Within 50 days, I lost nine kilograms. Now I have mild abdominal pain and pain near my left hip sometimes. It feels like something crawling and sometimes mild pain. I am trying to eat more, but my weight has not improved. I burp... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Having burping, stomach pain, and sounds from the abdomen suggest problems with your bowels affecting digestion. I suggest you do a few laboratory tests to determine the right diagnosis. Abdominal ultrasound. F... Read Full »
What can I do to reduce my weight?
Query: Hi doctor, My weight is 293 lbs, height is 5.6 feet, male, suffering from obesity problems. Kindly help me in reducing my weight. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most important thing is to balance your eating and drinking with a good physical activity. Start the day with warm water with lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey. Followed by another glass of warm water. Then, have breakfast, toast with boiled egg, or rice. Have so... Read Full »
My son is suffering from weight loss problems and depression. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor,My son is suffering from weight loss problems and depression. Why so?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Your son is having depression problems. The medicines used to treat depression might have caused him to gain weight, along with a sedentary lifestyle with no physical activity. I advise psychotherapy for him. Ch... Read Full »