Suggest Treatment For Gaining Weight

Posted on Sun, 8 Mar 2015

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Question : Hii i m 24 yrs now but weight is only 36 kgs i wanna gain weight asap. Im a girl plz suggest acc.

Answered by Dr. Deepak S Jois (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You need to undergo investigations

Detailed Answer:
Hi, Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum
I am Dr Deepak S Jois answering your query
I understand your concern. Your weight is low with respect to your age but you have not mentioned your height here to know average expected weight according to height.
In XXXXXXX there are many reasons for not gaining weight in girls. Some of them are,
a. Anaemia (Most common cause)
b. Tuberculosis
c. Vitamin deficiencies and dietary habits
d. Hormonal imbalances(including thyroid problems)
e. Constitutional
So, I would like to know some details regarding any symptoms like fever, generalized weakness, cough etc if any and also want you to undergo some basic tests mentioned below for further suggestions.

Investigations: Haemoglobin %, Total and differential counts
Urine Routine & microscopy

Please let me know the details with reports of investigation for further suggestions. Mean while you can start taking Cap Haemup and Cap Becosules once daily after food with green leafy vegetables till then.
All the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Deepak S Jois (22 minutes later)

I had tuburclosis taste six months befr d report was ohk n tyroid taste also.. my height is 5'3 ft

Answered by Dr. Deepak S Jois (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your weight is low for your height also

Detailed Answer:
Hi, Thanks for getting back to me
I am Dr Deepak S Jois again
Its good that you have consulted a doctor and already undergone test for tuberculosis and thyroid problem.
As I told you that there are many causes for low weight which have to be ruled out one by one after physical examination and investigations. If all your investigations are normal then we may tell that it is constitutional.
So, I would like to know the basic investigation reports and your dietary intake daily for further suggestions as mentioned in my previous answer.
You can start taking the medications which I have mentioned till you get the reports with balanced diet and regular exercise for positive results.
Hope I have answered your query. Please let me know If I can help you further and will be waiting for your details.
All the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Deepak S Jois (28 minutes later)

One of d doctor said tht its hormones imbalance as the body growth is nil .

Answered by Dr. Deepak S Jois (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Are you menstruating?

Detailed Answer:
Hi, Thanks for getting back
I am Dr Deepak again
As I had mentioned in my previous answer, hormonal imbalance can also lead to low weight. You cannot say the growth is nil as you have attained height of 5.3''.
So, I would like to know if there are any menstrual irregularities and also want to know about age of menarche(first period) and other symptoms like weakness, tiredness, breathlessness, skin changes etc if any.
And it is very difficult to guide you without examining you and without doing some basic investigations.
It is better that you consult an endocrinologist for your problem, who can examine and investigate your problem in detail.
Please send details regarding any symptoms other than weight for further suggestions.
Hope, I have answered you query. Please let me know if I can help you further.
All the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D