Your doctor may advise you to increase your body weight if you are underweight. It is important to do so in a healthy way by eating and drinking nutrient-dense foods and not by consuming empty calories and junk food which will do more harm in the long run.
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I am 51 years old and still weigh only 41 Kg. How do I gain a healthy weight?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a peculiar problem. I do not gain weight at all. I have tried all through my young age. I am 51 years old and still weigh only 41 Kg. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Duaa Salem Alfituri Shubar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Anyone whose BMI (body mass index) is below 18.5 is classified as underweight, and your BMI is 15.62. There are a lot of causes for being underweight, and it could be: Genetic. Metabolic. Hyperthyroid. If you check your thyroid funct... Read Full »