Weight Loss

Weight loss refers to the reduction of your total body mass, which can be either intentional or unintentional. Unintentional weight loss can be due to any underlying health condition like muscle atrophy, malnutrition, cancer, etc. Intentional weight loss is called slimming.

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My Height is 154 cm, weight is 78 kg. I want to lose weight. What can be done?

Query: Hello doctor, My height is 154 cm and weight is 78 kg. I want to lose weight. I do not eat any junk food or more quantity of food. I do not know the reason for my weight gain.  Read Full »


Dr. Gowri Palanissami

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq. com. Good to know that you intend to take the initiative towards reducing your excess weight, although you are not suffering from any specific diseases. Maintaining optimal body weight is, in turn, essential for a healthy life in the long run. But there are certain biologic...  Read Full »

Why am I losing weight continuously for the past 18 days?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20 year old male, and I am losing weight continuously from the last 18 to 25 days. I weigh 48 kg. I feel hungry, but do not feel like eating anything. What should I do?  Read Full »


Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are many causes for weight loss. Some medical conditions and bad body metabolism are common causes. Loss of appetite is one of the primary cause of emaciation. I suggest you try doing the following. Take Ashwagandha and Shatavari powder, 3 gm twice daily with mi...  Read Full »

My stomach gets upset after taking food made of wheat. What to do?

Query: Hi doctor,My stomach remains upset most of the time upset. This happens especially when I eat roti made of wheat flour or corn flour. If I eat fruits, then it is normal. My weight has also reduced due to this. I have this problem for the past one month. I had a liver infection before two years. I am...  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your current BMI is normal. But, if your weight is decreasing due to the lack of diet, then that is not a good thing. Your liver problem was before two years and your current problem has a history of one month. So, I do not think that it has something to do wi...  Read Full »

I want to lose weight. Kindly advice.

Query: Hello doctor, I want to lose weight. Kindly advice.  Read Full »


Dr. Sheetal Kamble

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can surely lose weight with the help of homeopathy. Do you have any medical conditions that may be causing weight gain or taking any medication? In the meantime try taking Natrum Phos 6x two tablets twice a day 30 minutes before taking any meal (empty stomach).Tr...  Read Full »

What should I take for brain fog, hair loss, and weight loss?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 55 years old and had my left ovaries removed when I was 40. I have low estrogen and suffer from brain fog, hair loss, pain, and weight loss. Currently, I am taking Vitamin supplements. What should I take and how often should I take it?  Read Full »


Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In this age group these symptoms are very common due to hormonal changes. These are menopausal symptoms. You can take the following medicines regularly. Kindly consult your doctor, discuss the suggestions and take the treatment with concern. You should take Ashwagan...  Read Full »

What can prolonged constipation result in?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old male weighing 66.7 kg and my height is 5'6". From childhood I have constipation and piles problem. But from last 3 years I am suffering from constipation along with mucus. My stomach is not being cleared completely in the early morning. Always sticky mucus in stoo...  Read Full »


Dr. Sushilabaii Ranjit Rathod

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity) and complaints.If constipation is not cured on time it may lead to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).All your symptoms are of IBS that is in ayurveda and it is called as grahani where in the function...  Read Full »

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