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I am 19 years old. My height is about 5.8 ft and my weight is around 48 kg. My weight has been almost the same for the last 3-4 years. I often feel weak and sometimes tired. I am worried that I might have anemia (low iron) and I want to know the reason for my low weight and how I can improve my health. I am not currently taking any regular medicine.
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At 5.8 ft and 48 kg, your BMI is significantly low (underweight). Your symptoms (weakness, fatigue) could be due to:
• Iron Deficiency Anemia
• Possible **Vitamin B12 Deficiency or Vitamin D deficiency
• High metabolism / inadequate calorie intake
• Less commonly, thyroid or absorption issues
Next Steps
• Get basic tests done:
– CBC (for anemia)
– Iron studies
– Vitamin B12 & Vitamin D
– Thyroid profile
• Start improving nutrition immediately:
– High-calorie, high-protein diet
– 3 main meals + 2–3 snacks daily
• If deficiencies are found → targeted supplements
Health Tips
• Add calorie-dense foods:
– Banana, peanut butter, nuts, milk, eggs, paneer
• Protein intake: eggs, chicken, dal, soy
• Drink milkshakes/smoothies for easy calories
• Light strength exercise → helps muscle gain
• Proper sleep (7–8 hrs)
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Rachna Pande
Internal Medicine
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
Take more of simple carbohydrates, proteins in your diet, do regular physical exercise, avoid stress.
Get cbc, serum total iron, iron binding capacity, thyroid profile, blood sugar done and share results.
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