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Posted on Tue, 10 Nov 2015
Question: Hi i am 41 years old mother of i daughter who is 18 years old already and due some of my personnel issues i started consuming alcohol every night..... I know it is bad and I am gaining a lot of weight especially on ny belly, thigh and face, i really want to find permanent solution for this as i tried to quit drinking but could not as I cannot sleep and gets nightmares at night, please kindly give your best and proffesional advise so that i can be fit again and be in my size 38 again now i am 42, thanks a lot
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You need to visit a doctor as prescription required

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Helathcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.
From the available description it appears that alcohol abuse problem is now converted to addiction level which makes it difficult to quit. As we know quitting brings out lots of problems like restlessness, tremors, sleep disturbance and craving, which makes difficult to be abstinence.

Regarding weight loss quieting alcohol is extremely important as single gram of alcohol provides 7 KCal of energy almost double than most carbohydrates(4KCal/gm).

As I can see you have good motivation with slight help of professional psychiatrist you can quit easily and regain your shape as well as health.

You need to contact a psychiatrist as prescription of LIbrium is required which is essential in controlling the withdrawal symptoms. In addition thiamine is also required for first few weeks to prevent any complication occurring. There is also need to assess for depressive symptoms and thyroid problem as they are commonly associated with alcohol intake.


If you happen to be from Western XXXXXXX I will be glad to assist you in quieting alcohol.

I hope this helps you.
Thanks and regards


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (23 hours later)
Dear Dr. XXXXXXX thanks for your reply and I would required more information from you that if I go to the Medical Shop will I get this prescription and try by myself as said in your answer since unfortunately I am from Hong Kong and here the Psychiatrist are charging really high, kindly give your further professional advise or if you know any professional doctors in Hong Kong who can handle my case.

Thanks a lot waiting for you kind reply.

Best regards
xxxxxxxxx
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I do not think you can buy them without prescription

Detailed Answer:
Dear xxxxxxxx
Thanks for reverting back to me.

I do not think any country permits buying chlordiazepoxide or benzodiazepines from open market. This medication is tightly regulated and no one can buy it without prescription (except illegal market).

It itself have addiction potential and dispensed under control of addiction authority or physician.

I understand that medical services are costly there in Hongkong but we do not have any other option.

I do not know anybody in person there in Hong Kong but all psychiatrists and few general practitioners can handle alcohol problem.

I hope you can approach somebody and seek in person consultation.
Thanks and regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (22 hours later)
Dear Doctor,

Thanks for your reply, I will try to consult the doctor, can you please suggest which sector of the Psychiatrist shall I consult for my problem, if there is any special one please kindly let me know.

Also are there foods that I can consume to reduce the effect of the Alcohol for the meantime and is drinking and consuming cold and ice foods goods or bad for health.

Best regards
xxxxxxx
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Deaddiction psychiatrist

Detailed Answer:
Dear xxxxxx,
Thanks for following up.

You need to consult deaddiction psychiatrist as they are the most specialized in the field. In case you find difficult to approach one than adult psychiatrist will be suffice.

There is only one thing which can educe the effect of alcohol is alcohol itself. Try to cut down as far as possible till you get medical attention.

A right mixture of cold and hot foods is more good to body than a particular type of food. I mean to say there is need to set balance. If taken in right amount no food is harmful. If taken in access no food remains good for health.

Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
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Thanks and regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Alcohol Abuse

Brief Answer: You need to visit a doctor as prescription required Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using Helathcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description it appears that alcohol abuse problem is now converted to addiction level which makes it difficult to quit. As we know quitting brings out lots of problems like restlessness, tremors, sleep disturbance and craving, which makes difficult to be abstinence. Regarding weight loss quieting alcohol is extremely important as single gram of alcohol provides 7 KCal of energy almost double than most carbohydrates(4KCal/gm). As I can see you have good motivation with slight help of professional psychiatrist you can quit easily and regain your shape as well as health. You need to contact a psychiatrist as prescription of LIbrium is required which is essential in controlling the withdrawal symptoms. In addition thiamine is also required for first few weeks to prevent any complication occurring. There is also need to assess for depressive symptoms and thyroid problem as they are commonly associated with alcohol intake. If you happen to be from Western XXXXXXX I will be glad to assist you in quieting alcohol. I hope this helps you. Thanks and regards