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How Can I Gain Weight?
Hello, I'm a 21 yr old boy. My weight is around 46kg & i'm 5'9" tall. Yes, i'm underweight & my BMI is around 3 short of normal... But the problem is that i do eat well & drink lots of water daily, everythng about me is normal, except that i'm slim & not gaining weight. I Have been thin since child... What could be the reason for this? Plz advice remedy...
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Mon, 16 Mar 2015
hello..
what is the exact cause of underweight has to be evaluated
approach a physician for thorough clinical evaluation,
there are lot of causes for underweight like
genetics
thyroid issues
liver problems etc
if all the medical reports are normal follow a weight gain diet and workouts accordingly..
you may need to take diet rich in carbohydrates and proteins along with a proper workout plan..
hope my answer helps you
if you have any more queries i would be happy to answer..
what is the exact cause of underweight has to be evaluated
approach a physician for thorough clinical evaluation,
there are lot of causes for underweight like
genetics
thyroid issues
liver problems etc
if all the medical reports are normal follow a weight gain diet and workouts accordingly..
you may need to take diet rich in carbohydrates and proteins along with a proper workout plan..
hope my answer helps you
if you have any more queries i would be happy to answer..
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