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My father is 58 years old and in the past few years I have seen dramatic change in him. He looks very thin yet not weak . Does yoga regularly eats a healthy meal but still iam unable to understand why he looks so thin. What should I do and whom should I consult?
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U need to consult with dietician
But I would like to say of he is healthy then don't worry about his weight because excess weight is like a bundle of more disease.
So it better to maintain only healthy weight
If there is family history of lean it should be the reason
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Hello don’t worry as far he is healthy it’s well and good .gaining weight is never advisable at this age.
But u need to go for few checkups to note any abnormality inside..
if the changes are since many years dats fine but if weight loss is sudden 4-5 kgs within 3-6 months etc you need to know.
Even he should take proper diet as he s doing yoga as even protein requirement increases by this .
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Check haemogram, kidneyfuction test, lipid profile, thyroid function test, liver function test, ecg , USG abdomen
If any gastric irritation can go for endoscopy.
This is routine health checkup which must me done over to this tests can be done based on his symptoms.
Take care
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He can look thin if he is working out ...
That’s the beauty of exercise..
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Consult me online ll clarify ur doubts
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Dr. Surya A Bhagwati
Ayurveda
31 yrs exp
Mumbai
Thank you for asking. As the age advances, it is normal to have a bit of fluctuations in health conditions but if there's a dramatic change in his body weight, please go for a full body checkup and consult a physician. To add up to his immunity and regular health conditions, you can opt for Dr. Vaidya's Senior Citizen Pack. I hope it will help your father's health.
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Dr. Karuna Chawla
Homoeopath
29 yrs exp
Noida
You need to consult specialist for a checkup. It is very important to go for health check-up with your doctor so that you can be physically examined and your overall health can be accessed.
Otherwise also after age of 50, annual checkup should be done
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Dr. Sumeet Survase
Gynecologist
6 yrs exp
Osmanabad
consult me for more discussion on ur problem and treatment
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