HCG Injections: Exploring the Various Side Effects

Nowadays, people are becoming passionate about having a good body shape. This passion is up to such an extent that people become blindly ready to try any new treatment that is out in the market. They do not realize the catch that these weight loss treatments are making false claims. Even if they fulfill the weight loss goal, they do so at the cost of your health. With the increase in obsession for weight loss, the weight loss diet plans are also increasing in number to catch attention of maximum weight loss seekers.

Why Take HCG?

One of such weight loss plans is HCG injections that claim to lose weight when had along with a very low calorie diet. HCG refers to a hormone that is secreted in big quantities at the time of pregnancy so that the body can metabolize the fat for making it available to the toddler. This is the actual basis of the HCG injections as well, considering that it can metabolize fat in any body. Keeping this in mind, Dr. Simeons came up with a diet featuring a small HCG dose and low calorie meals for ensuring a quick weight loss. So, such an injection works by alleviating your appetite as well as boosting your metabolism.

           

What’s the Catch?

Although the above explanation seems very convincing, did you realize that the diet indirectly makes you starve? Starving is something that is not at all recommended for the weight loss regimen because it can deprive body of the vital nutrients. While the injections work by suppressing the cravings, the low calorie diet does not give the essential nutrients to the body. The person taking such injections will not feel hungry despite having only 500 calories per day. So, grave vitamin and mineral deficiency is the major drawback of this injection.

Furthermore, none of the injections come without side effects. One of the most common side effects of taking HCG Injections is blood clot that is evident via the symptoms such as pain, dizziness, redness, and headache. However, this effect only takes place if the injection is not given by a professional or is administered improperly.

Second, the person might become the victim of allergic reactions. In case of such a reaction, the person experiences the most common allergy symptoms such as swollen throat, red face, or breathing. In both these situations, it is recommended to stop taking the injection and get instant medical help.

The third side effect of HCG injections is OHSS or Ovarian HyperStimulation Syndrome that is almost a deadly condition occurring in women. OHSS can be dangerous, and therefore, it needs instant medical care. If you experience symptoms such as breathing problem, severe pelvic pain, excess urination, and stomach swelling and pain; know that these can be the symptoms of OHSS.

Sometimes, HCG injections raise the risk of having multiple pregnancies or getting pregnant. Multiple pregnancies can be another risky situation for both the mother and the baby. Apart from that, such injections can also impose digestive disorders that are often marked by vomiting, less urination, and diarrhea. However, such a disorder mostly takes place in case you take the injections for a long time.