Doctor's guidance and physical examination: Scientifically assess weight problems and develop a weight loss plan.

When telling your doctor your medical history, you should tell them what medications you've been taking. Some medications can cause weight gain, increase appetite, or interfere with your current weight loss plan. If you gain weight immediately after taking one of these medications, it's likely due to that medication. Given your situation, you may not be able to stop taking this medication, but you can take alternative medications to manage the weight gain.

Come down.

Medications that cause weight gain

Many prescription drugs can affect your body by stimulating your appetite or slowing down your metabolism.

Weight gain. If you suspect that a medication you are taking is affecting your weight, you should be honest about it.

Tell your doctor. Your doctor should be able to adjust your dosage or switch you to a different medication.

Medications with this side effect. We know of some medications that have the side effect of weight gain; below are some examples.

Part of it:

Corticosteroids

estrogen and progesterone

Anticonvulsants, such as valproic acid

Some anticancer drugs

Antidepressants, including lithium sulfate; tricyclic antidepressants, such as imipramine (Tofranil) or diazepam.

Norpramin (Pertofrane): Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and selective serum...

SSRIs, such as paroxetine (Paxil), citalopram (Celexa), and esculent reabsorption inhibitors.

Lexapro, sertraline, fluvoxamine, and Prozac.

insulin

Glyburide

Some medical conditions can also cause weight gain, including hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or certain rare tumors that grow on the pituitary gland, adrenal gland, or pancreas.

However, these diseases are extremely rare. Hypothyroidism is the most common of these diseases, but it...

It is not the main cause of being overweight or obese. When medication is needed, thyroid hormone therapy can be used.

Ovarian hormones, under normal circumstances, do not cause significant weight loss.

Your doctor also needs to understand your symptoms, including both physical and emotional symptoms. You have

Do you have heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, or type 2 diabetes? Are you emotionally unstable or suffer from depression?

What about other symptoms (such as insomnia)? If you have any of the above symptoms, you will need further examination.

These issues need to be assessed and diagnosed. If you suspect you have depression, anxiety, or an eating disorder,

Your doctor can recommend a psychologist or psychiatrist for you.

◆ Physical examination and screening test

After providing your medical records, you will need to undergo a physical examination and some screening tests. Typically,

The first step in the physical exam is measuring your height and weight, which is something we all dread. The nurse told us...

This is especially true when it's time to "step on the scale." (I always ask the nurses to let me take my shoes off. Anyway,

Every ounce matters. You take off your shoes and stand nervously on the scale. This is the most nerve-wracking part.

A chilling moment. "Hmm...you've gained a few pounds again," the nurse emphasized. Whenever asked why,

I would mumble, "I didn't urinate."

Your Body Mass Index (BMI) can be calculated based on your height and weight. This index can...

This illustrates the severity of your weight problem. A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered normal; a BMI over 30 is considered obese.

Abdominal obesity, falling between normal and obese, is considered excessive. Because abdominal obesity increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease...

The risk of illnesses such as stroke and other diseases, so your doctor should also measure your waist and hip circumference.

We will continue to discuss this interesting topic later.

Facts

There are many standards for measuring your ideal weight, including Body Mass Index (BMI).

However, I think the best measure is your weight when you look and feel good.

An ideal weight allows you to feel your strongest and most energetic self. This weight might...

It's your weight before you had your first child, or maybe it was your weight when you were playing basketball in college.

If you have been overweight for quite some time, then even if you lose 5% to 10% of your weight,

It will also have a huge impact on your appearance, how you feel, and your movements. You need to face reality. Instead of pretending...

Instead of indulging in unrealistic dreams, it's better to face a real and meaningful reality.

◆ The treatment plan your doctor has developed for you

The weight loss plan your doctor recommends to you is based on several factors, including your BMI, etc.

Do you have any obesity-related health problems and to what extent have you successfully lost weight in the past? If your body...

You are slightly overweight, but quite healthy. Your doctor may be able to provide guidance on your diet and exercise.

Guide: We'll have you go to the hospital regularly for checkups to monitor your progress; we'll help you overcome difficulties during the weight loss process.

Common adverse reactions during pregnancy. Your doctor may recommend local self-help organizations, companies, or clinics offering assistance.

Register with a dietitian or hospital for a weight loss program. By the way, your doctor has the right to know if you...

Follow his advice. Be honest. If a doctor believes you need a certain treatment, and...

If you don't do this, you will not only disappoint your doctor, but it will also be detrimental to your health.

Facts

As the reading on the bathroom scale decreases, pay attention to other indicators that show weight loss progress, such as...

Such as a decrease in your blood pressure, cholesterol, or blood sugar. Celebrate these achievements, because...

The better these numbers are, the longer you will live.

If you are severely overweight, or have obesity-related health problems, and have not been able to [do something]

If a person cannot control their weight independently, then weight loss programs through dieting, exercise, and social support are all possible.

Perhaps not. In this case, your doctor may recommend a specialist in treating weight disorders.

A weight loss program offered by a home or a hospital. Usually, only morbidly obese people...

Drug treatment is only used for people who have experienced other complications and have tried all other weight loss methods.

Surgical treatment.

Finally, your doctor can help you set realistic goals. Most people who undergo weight loss treatment...

Patients undergoing treatment will lose 5% to 10% of their original weight, a reduction sufficient to lower the risk of high blood pressure.

It can reduce your chances of heart disease and diabetes, and it could even save your life.

Indeed, understanding that being overweight is not entirely your own fault will boost your confidence in losing weight.

Furthermore, knowing that there are many ways you can control your weight will help you achieve better weight loss results.

Based on all the factors we've discussed, you should adopt this attitude: you should proactively control...

Control your weight - through diet, exercise, good sleep, better stress management, and counseling.

Your doctor and other methods. These actions will not only enhance your sense of control and accomplishment, but also improve your...

Improve your health and extend your lifespan.