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Have you tried a bunch of diets, do fitness to the point of exhaustion, and your weight stands still? The reason for the extra pounds may not lie in your diet or lifestyle. It’s important to find out why you aren’t losing weight, and medical tests can help you identify the cause.

Dr. Oxana
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Dr. Oxana

Endocrinologist

Hormonal disruption, metabolic disorders, heredity, and even taking certain medications can be to blame for extra pounds. It is difficult to figure it out on your own without consulting a specialist but to understand who and why to go to, you should be tested. To find out more about deviations and optimal values, you could upload the test results to Ornament.

Complete blood count with leukocyte count: This test alone will not indicate the causes of excess weight, but it will identify acute conditions and processes that are not compatible with the diet. General urine analysis: This will show the state of the genitourinary system and kidneys. Blood test: To lose weight, it is important to understand if the liver, kidneys, and pancreas are working properly. Weight has more than a...

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October 28, 2025
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