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Obesity and Depression
My weight is gettjng increased suddenly after my depression medication. How to resolve this now too much of weight is creating back problem and knee pain problem too
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Go for weight reduction exercises and avoid depressive eating
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Psychiatric drugs can cause this . Consult with your psychiatrist and change those drugs. Don't stop psychiatric drugs without consulting with your doctor.
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Yes that will increase but can be modified .. need few details ..can u discuss on WhatsApp on 959798368zero..wil help u
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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla
Diabetologist
11 yrs exp
Solapur
Ask Psychiatrist to changebto weight neutral drugs
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Bareilly
Kindly book a proper consultation for better understanding of ur concern and treatment
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Dr. Ragoor Sujatha
Diabetologist
3 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Apart from medication
Go for weight loss programs
Gym .. exercises ... walking or running.. exercise releases endorphins which are also called happy hormones which might decrease your depression
Diet management
Go for a Mediterranean diet that is lot of vegetables, nuts and fruits and protein diet
Get a weighing scale n monitor your day to day weight..
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Dr. Pawan Goel
Diabetologist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello. Some but not all psychiatric medications can increase the weight but they need to be continued for the illness.
Weight gain can also be a part of depression with less motivation to exercise, some patients with depression have increased appetite also.
It would be nice if you mentioned your weight, height and any other symptoms like reddish stretch marks on abdomen, bruises over skin, difficulty in getting up from sitting position. which can occur in other endocrinological disorders.
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kindly provide details for dietary advice. Need to increase the physical activity.
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