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

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 42 years old. I am looking for a life partner. Despite having a fair complexion, being thin and emaciated, no girl has accepted my proposal for a date.

Please suggest a medicine that helps me overcome this problem.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashraf Ghani is a dedicated general medicine physician committed to providing comprehensive and evidence-based healthcare for adult patients. He has experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, infections, respiratory illnesses, and lifestyle-related disorders. Dr. Ashraf Ghani focuses on accurate diagnosis, preventive care, and personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs. Known for his compassionate and patient-centered approach, Dr. Ashraf Ghani strives to help patients achieve better health through clear communication and quality medical care.  

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Being thin and losing confidence because of it is completely understandable, but there is no single medicine that can safely change your body weight. Most weight gain medicines sold online are unsafe or cause serious side effects.

The real and healthy way to gain weight is to correct the reasons behind being underweight and improve nutrition in a structured and medical way. At your age, the most common causes of being thin include

  1. Low appetite.

  2. Stress.

  3. Chronic digestive issues.

  4. Thyroid problems.

  5. Vitamin deficiencies.

  6. Simply not eating enough high-calorie foods.

The first step is a basic medical checkup, which includes:

  1. Thyroid test.

  2. Complete blood count.

  3. Liver function test.

  4. Kidney function test.

  5. Vitamin D.

  6. Blood sugar levels.

If any problem is found, treating it will help your weight naturally improve.

For healthy weight gain, the most effective method is increasing calorie intake by eating more frequent meals with good protein, like eggs, chicken, lentils, milk, paneer, and nuts.

Adding foods like bananas, peanut butter, rice, potatoes, ghee, and smoothies can help you gain weight without harming your health. You can also use a safe medical nutrition supplement like protein powder or nutritional shakes, but only after a doctor checks your kidneys and digestion.

Your appearance and confidence matter in relationships, but a true connection does not depend only on weight. As you start improving your health, your confidence will also increase, and this makes a big difference.

If you want, I can guide you with a simple daily diet plan and tell you which tests you should do first.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At February 24, 2026
Reviewed At February 25, 2026

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashraf Ghani is a dedicated general medicine physician committed to providing comprehensive and evidence-based healthcare for adult patients. He has experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, infections, respiratory illnesses, and lifestyle-related disorders. Dr. Ashraf Ghani focuses on accurate diagnosis, preventive care, and personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs. Known for his compassionate and patient-centered approach, Dr. Ashraf Ghani strives to help patients achieve better health through clear communication and quality medical care.  

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashraf Ghani is a dedicated general medicine physician committed to providing comprehensive and evidence-based healthcare for adult patients. He has experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, infections, respiratory illnesses, and lifestyle-related disorders. Dr. Ashraf Ghani focuses on accurate diagnosis, preventive care, and personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs. Known for his compassionate and patient-centered approach, Dr. Ashraf Ghani strives to help patients achieve better health through clear communication and quality medical care.  

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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