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Medical Conditions - Underweight

People with BMI (body mass index) less than 18.5 are called underweight. Genetics, high metabolism, drug abuse, lack of food, bulimia, anorexia nervosa, and chronic illness can make a person underweight.

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Are there medications to safely increase my weight and HDL?

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How do I, 23, manage low weight and chest pain?

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Can a man with lung cancer tolerate chemotherapy at 62?

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How do I manage my son’s white facial spots at 5?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Based on your description, the most likely diagnosis is pityriasis alba. This is a very common and harmless skin condition in children.

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How to help my 5-year-old niece gain weight?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We need to know the birth weight of the child. Also, the activities she performs. Sometimes children are lean but very active.

I am thin and unmarried. What medicines help me gain weight?

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I feel full after eating very less since childhood. What is the problem with me?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are certain conditions that can cause decreased appetite with weight loss and early satiety.

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How can I conceive at 20 with a body weight of 88 pounds?

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What foods help an underweight child gain weight safely?

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How to increase weight in a 2.9-year-old child who is still breastfeeding, has bowel problems, and passes stools right after eating or drinking?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern.If the child is still passing loose stools, the child must have become dehydrated.

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