Suggest treatment for sudden weight gain and lower back pain
Patient: I'm 68 in good health but in the last 8 months I have gained 30 pounds even tho I excires and try to eat right I have been have lower back pain on my right side and my right hand ( my little finger) is sore maybe like arthrits even tho I have never had any problems . I just had blood work but it isn't back yet the weight gain is my biggest problem I think Doctor: Your problems could well be caused due to rapid gain in weight. The cause of such rapid weight gain needs to be evaluated. For weight gain to occur, the amount of energy taken in as food needs to be greater than the total amount of energy spent. So, needless to say that you need to cut down on the food intake. Take high fibre diet. Exercise regularly with regular morning walk. You may also opt for electrical muscle stimulation therapy that is available at many slimming centres. Get your thyroid profile checked (if not done already) as hypothyroidsm could also be a cause of rapid weight gain.