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I was under stress due to which i gain weight...leading to obesity...i feel hungry even after eating food ...what is the cause behind this?
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Its nothing unusual. Dietary management and under medical supervision weight loss possible.
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Investigation
TFT and HB1AC
Stay stress free and do exercise
Do yoga and meditation
Avoid junk food
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Get blood sugar, fasting and post meal, thyroid profile done and share results.
Avoid snacking in between meals and comfort eating. Do regular physical exercise, keep yourself occupied with creative work in your leisure time, this will divert your mind from eating.
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Your symptoms — stress + weight gain + persistent hunger even after meals — most commonly point toward metabolic-hormonal dysregulation, not just overeating.
In a 33-year-old male, the likely contributors are:
• Chronic stress → elevated cortisol
• Increases appetite
• Promotes abdominal fat storage
• Disrupts satiety hormones (leptin resistance)
• Insulin resistance
• Cells don’t respond well to insulin
• Body demands more food despite adequate calories
• Leads to fat gain, especially visceral fat
• High refined carbohydrate intake
• Rapid glucose spikes → rapid crashes → hunger cycle
• Sleep disturbance (if present)
• ↓ Leptin (satiety hormone)
• ↑ Ghrelin (hunger hormone)
This is a physiological loop — not a willpower issue.
Next Steps
Step 1: Check Metabolic Markers
Do these fasting tests:
• Fasting blood sugar
• HbA1c
• Fasting insulin
• Lipid profile
• TSH
• Vitamin D
This will clarify whether insulin resistance or thyroid imbalance is contributing.
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Step 2: Reset Hunger Signaling (Diet Strategy)
Follow for 4 weeks strictly:
• High-protein breakfast (25–30g protein)
• No sugar or fruit juice in morning
• Reduce refined carbs (maida, white rice, sweets)
• Add fiber (vegetables + salads before meals)
• Eat slowly (20 minutes minimum)
• Avoid grazing/snacking
Protein + fiber stabilize insulin and reduce rebound hunger.
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Step 3: Stress Regulation
Mandatory:
• 30 min brisk walking daily
• 7–8 hrs sleep
• Reduce caffeine
• Deep breathing before meals
If cortisol remains high, weight loss becomes extremely difficult.
Health Tips
✔ If you feel hungry within 1–2 hours, it is usually insulin-related hunger
✔ True hunger builds gradually; stress hunger is sudden and specific (carbs)
✔ Waist circumference is more important than weight
✔ Avoid crash dieting — it worsens metabolic adaptation
✔ Structured meal timing is more important than calorie counting initially
If you want, I can create a personalized metabolic reset plan tailored to your body composition and lab parameters — booking an online consultation would allow me to assess this systematically and guide you step-by-step toward sustainable fat loss.
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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed free discussion
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Hello,
Stress itself can cause weight gain by raised cortisol levels. Besides, weight is multifactorial and even bad behaviour like eating tasty and unhealthy to keep yourself happy is also a reason behind it
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Increase protein intake and Add more fiber in diet .Drink enough water .Sleep 7–8 hours daily.
Practice stress reduction (walking, breathing exercises, meditation).Get basic blood tests:
Fasting blood sugar / HbA1c
Thyroid function test (TSH)
Lipid profile.consult me on practo for further management and evaluation .
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Get fasting insulin levels
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Get routine blood investigation
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Kamal Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rewari
Dear Patient,
Feeling hungry even after eating, along with weight gain during periods of stress, is quite common. Stress affects hormones in the body, especially cortisol, which can increase appetite and cravings for high-calorie foods. This can lead to overeating and weight gain over time.
What you can do:
✔ Eat balanced meals with adequate protein (eggs, pulses, paneer, lean meat) and fiber
✔ Avoid sugary foods, refined carbs, and frequent snacking
✔ Drink sufficient water throughout the day
✔ Manage stress with exercise, meditation, or relaxation techniques
✔ Sleep 7–8 hours regularly
✔ Engage in daily physical activity (30–45 minutes)
If hunger remains excessive, you may consider basic tests such as blood sugar (fasting/HbA1c) and thyroid function (TSH) to rule out metabolic causes.
This condition is usually manageable with lifestyle correction and stress control.
For further guidance or personalized treatment, you can consult me online anytime.
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Kolkata
Need few more details for further management. Kindly consult
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