New Delhi:People often have high hopes for weddings. The clothes, the pictures, and the attention. And more and more, people are expected to look a certain way. In the midst of all this, a new trend is quietly becoming popular among brides.
Injections that help you lose weight quickly. But doctors are sounding the alarm. Let's try to get a better understanding of it.
What are these "shots for weight loss"?
People are now using drugs like Mounjaro, which were originally meant to help people with diabetes and obesity, to lose weight quickly for cosmetic reasons. They work by controlling blood sugar, slowing down digestion, and making you less hungry. The outcome can be significant weight reduction in a brief timeframe.
Dr. Gurusangappa S. Mudagall, an Associate Consultant in Endocrinology at Manipal Hospital Sarjapur, says, "These drugs are being used more and more without proper medical supervision, especially by people who are otherwise healthy."
What is concerning about the trend?
The appeal is clear. Quick results, little work, and a quick change before a big day. But people often forget about the risks. Dr. Mudagall says, "These drugs change hormones and metabolism, which makes using them without supervision possibly dangerous."
What looks like a short-term fix can have long-term effects on the body.
The side effects that aren't talked about
Most of the time, the problems are with digestion. Many people report feeling sick, throwing up, bloating, and having trouble going to the bathroom, especially when they first start taking the medicine or when they raise the dose. This condition can sometimes be bad enough to stop people from doing their normal activities.
The rebound effect is real.
One of the biggest worries about stopping medication is the problem that follows. If the person stops doing the healthy things they do, their appetite usually comes back pretty quickly. Dr. Mudagall says that this cycle can also hurt mental health and mess up metabolism over time.
Why it matters to have medical supervision
These shots are not meant to be quick fixes. Dr. Mudagall says, "They are medical treatments that need to be properly evaluated, watched, and followed up on." Experts say that anyone thinking about these kinds of treatments should see an endocrinologist, get a full health checkup, and not take medications on their own just because everyone else is doing it.
It's normal to want to look your best on your wedding day. But there are always some problems with any quick fix. A healthy diet and regular exercise will always be a better and more reliable way. Not because looking good once will make you feel good. Because feeling good will keep you healthy for the rest of your life.
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