Weigh Lost Problems - Make Sure It's Not a Medical Condition
I have patients that come into my office or call me on the phone frustrated because they have tried everything and cannot seem to lose weight. They are usually eating well and exercising at least 2-3 times per week yet the scale or the inches remain unchanged. This prompts my first question, which is “when is the last time you have had a full physical and your blood drawn?” Many have not had this done in quite some time.
Physical exams are important for having base line information about all of your body systems and can catch problems early. Blood work is an objective measure for some disease processes. The results automatically give information about how the body is functioning. It can explain why someone is having difficulty losing weight or inches in some instances. It can also explain why patients are experiencing other symptoms.
For example, metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes, diabetics or thyroid conditions are a few common conditions that can be diagnosed with simple blood work. Metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes and diabetes all affect blood sugar level, insulin and cortisol levels. These hormones affect people’s ability to release fat from the body.
