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My husband is gym freak and he used to consume alto of protein for weight gain but we stopped taking protein powder and gym due to ligament tear, he lost alot of weight in one year. Is this normal or needs attention??
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How much weight ? And how was his physical activity in that duration? Any other symptoms like weakness ?
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Given your history:
• Earlier: heavy gym + high protein intake
• Now: stopped gym + protein supplements due to ligament tear
• Result: noticeable weight loss over 1 year
Next Steps
• Assess:
– How much weight lost (kg) over 1 year
– Current diet intake
• Basic screening (if not done):
– CBC
– Thyroid profile
– LFT, KFT
• If reports normal → focus on:
– Gradual return to exercise (as ligament allows)
– Adequate protein intake from diet
Health Tips
• Muscle memory helps → weight can be regained faster once training resumes
• Prefer natural protein sources (eggs, paneer, dal, chicken, etc.)
• Small frequent meals to regain weight
• Physiotherapy for safe return to gym
⚠️ Red flags (seek evaluation):
• Rapid unexplained weight loss
• Loss of appetite
• Persistent weakness
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This needs attention.gym is good thing but excess of anything is not good.
Please consult.
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This is likely weight loss due to reduced muscle mass and calorie intake after stopping gym and protein supplements. Sudden lifestyle change leads to muscle loss (catabolism), not necessarily disease if appetite and health are otherwise normal.
Next Steps
-If significant unexplained loss (>10% body weight), consider further evaluation
Do
-CBC
-TSH (thyroid)
-LFT, RFT
-Blood sugar (FBS/HbA1c)
Health Tips
-Gradual return to exercise after ligament recovery
-High protein balanced diet is key to regain muscle
-Avoid crash diets or irregular eating
-Monitor weight trend monthly, not daily
-Consult if weight loss continues despite normal diet
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Needs detailed evaluation and management. Also taking a lot of protein and engaging in excessive gym can also be harmful. There is an addiction recognised of this type. If you want we can look into that also why did he get involved in so much gyming. Also we can get tests done for assess for weight loss. Are there any other symptoms too? Consult on nine eight two six five four five six six zero.
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He needs a further evaluation
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Do consult
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Attend a physician
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He needs evaluation properly.please visit nearby hospital.
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U must visit a doctor
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Needs attention.
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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. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Need a physical consultation
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Dr. Rachna Pande
Internal Medicine
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
Get his blood sugar, thyroid profile done. Sudden stopping of a physical exercise, reduction in protein intake can lead to loss of muscle mass.
Increase proteins in his diet. He should do natural exercise daily like walking. Yoga, etc.
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Dr. Tushar Kapoor
General Practitioner
Ahmedabad
Further evaluation is needed along weight monitoring especially if >10% unintentional weight loss is there in last 6 months from baseline.
Next Steps
Do consult your nearest general practitioner.
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
He needs further evaluation
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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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