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Not Just for Weight Loss
In What Situations Should You Seek the Help of a Dietitian?
Although dietetics is often associated solely with “weight loss” in our society, medical nutrition counseling is a preventive and therapeutic health service needed at every stage of life. You should definitely visit the Nutrition and Dietetics Outpatient Clinic at Egemed Hospital not only if you have weight-related concerns, but also if your body is showing any of the following warning signs:
[ Important Signs That Indicate the Need for Nutritional Counseling ]
- Unexplained Weight Changes: If you are suddenly and rapidly gaining or losing weight even though you are not dieting (this could be a sign of a thyroid or metabolic problem).
- Constant Fatigue and Lethargy: If you feel drained all day long even though you’re getting enough sleep (due to vitamin or mineral deficiencies or improper carbohydrate intake).
- Digestive System Problems: If you experience constant bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea after meals (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).
- Eating Disorders: If you experience binge-eating episodes during stressful times, wake up at night craving sweets, or have a tendency to purge (bulimia).
- Diagnosis of a Chronic Condition: If your doctor has recently diagnosed you with high blood pressure, insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, or kidney disease.