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What Are The Symptoms Of Nutritional Deficiency?
Question: how to find out nutrition defiency in my body. any test available
Brief Answer:
Depends on what problem you have.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Let me assure you that our body is built of proteins and we get our energy from carbohydrates. So, protein and carbohydrates are the main ingredients of our diet and need to be consumed in bulk. If you have a reasonable physique, you can assume these to be adequate. If on the other hand, you are lean and thin, you need to increase your protein intake and back it up with regular exercise. No test is required for the same.
On the other hand, vitamins are minerals are micronutrients and are needed in microscopic amounts. If there is a deficiency, specific deficiency symptoms result and you would automatically know that something is not right. Unless that is the case, no testing is required.
Specific minerals and vitamins can be tested for. Tests are available. But it is meaningless to get these tests done unless you have any specific problems.
Regards
Depends on what problem you have.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Let me assure you that our body is built of proteins and we get our energy from carbohydrates. So, protein and carbohydrates are the main ingredients of our diet and need to be consumed in bulk. If you have a reasonable physique, you can assume these to be adequate. If on the other hand, you are lean and thin, you need to increase your protein intake and back it up with regular exercise. No test is required for the same.
On the other hand, vitamins are minerals are micronutrients and are needed in microscopic amounts. If there is a deficiency, specific deficiency symptoms result and you would automatically know that something is not right. Unless that is the case, no testing is required.
Specific minerals and vitamins can be tested for. Tests are available. But it is meaningless to get these tests done unless you have any specific problems.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
I have joint pain. when ever I walk there is a sound making in joint. doctor told there is liquid deficiency between joints. so I want to know is it surely problem with energy deficiency or else
Brief Answer:
Intra-articular injections might provide you relief.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back and for clarifying. If the fluid in joint space is lacking, a substitute fluid is available for injection. You can contact an orthopedician and you would be able to guide you further.
About the energy deficiency that you feel, I would need to ask two things:
* Do you exercise regularly? It is very important to get the engine of the body running properly. Else, there would be energy deficiency on one hand and body fat collection on the other.
* Have your thyroid levels been checked? Thyroid hormones control our metabolism and lack of those hormones would lead to energy deficiency.
Hope that helps.
Regards
Intra-articular injections might provide you relief.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back and for clarifying. If the fluid in joint space is lacking, a substitute fluid is available for injection. You can contact an orthopedician and you would be able to guide you further.
About the energy deficiency that you feel, I would need to ask two things:
* Do you exercise regularly? It is very important to get the engine of the body running properly. Else, there would be energy deficiency on one hand and body fat collection on the other.
* Have your thyroid levels been checked? Thyroid hormones control our metabolism and lack of those hormones would lead to energy deficiency.
Hope that helps.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
dear Sir, I have habit of masterbation. is this reason to reduce the fluid from knee joints
Brief Answer:
No, it would not
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back once again. No, masturbation will not cause reduction of fluid from the knee joints.
Regards
No, it would not
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back once again. No, masturbation will not cause reduction of fluid from the knee joints.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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