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Suggest Treatment For Weight Gain After Undergoing Radical Hysterectomy
I hope so I am way over weight I watch what I eat I walk at least 20 to 30 min a day My arm is killing me I do not know why I can not breath without gaining weight I have never been this heavy in my life and I can not lose it I seem to gain weight when I exercise I just recently quit smoking and drinking not that I was a drunk My husband and I would have a few beers after work but no more I am approaching 62 years old I had a radical hysterectomy about 8 years ago and My weight has been going up ever since and I can not stop it help
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Hi,
Do physical exercises like swimming and jogging. Most probably it is due to sedentary life after the surgery.
Do a thyroid function test also because hypothyroidism can cause similar symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Do physical exercises like swimming and jogging. Most probably it is due to sedentary life after the surgery.
Do a thyroid function test also because hypothyroidism can cause similar symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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