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What Causes Underweight And Malabsorption In Adults?

Sir, this is for my hasband, he is 30 years old and his weight is 55kg, height 6 feet. his weight gain is not increase, As a health vise he is very thin. please advice. He dont like banana, he can not eat non veg, as Pure asian vegetarian. Please advice
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Hi,

I feel the cause of the thinness of your husband is his less intake rather than malabsorption. Still, he can be investigated for any digestive insufficiency in form of food allergies or infections; consultation of a gastroenterologist is worth it. After exclusion, he should be encouraged for physical exercises along with protein supplements (in order to build up muscles) & improvement in his health as well as built.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Underweight And Malabsorption In Adults?

Hi, I feel the cause of the thinness of your husband is his less intake rather than malabsorption. Still, he can be investigated for any digestive insufficiency in form of food allergies or infections; consultation of a gastroenterologist is worth it. After exclusion, he should be encouraged for physical exercises along with protein supplements (in order to build up muscles) & improvement in his health as well as built. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician