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Why body is very SKINNY?
Hi Doctor,
I am 28 years old with hieght 5" 6' and weight 50 kgs. My BMI comes around 18.5 which is underweight. This is the same weight am having past 10 years and not able to cross 50 KGs. Though I eat properly I am thin. I want to understand what is the issue with me, is it metabolism issue, or is it nutitional issue or something else. Which specialist I should consult?
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Hello do you have any medical history or GI problem because that is the reason behind it please share your current diet plan accordingly will change and suggi you
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eat high protein diet
eat smoothie and sweets and lunch and dinner
eat frequently meals
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Hello user
See, you will not gain until the cause of underweight is not treated.
There are many reason of being underweight
. Improper liver functions
. Endocrine imbalance ( diabetes/ thyroid)
. IBS
. Tuberculosis
. Improper dietary diet
. Vitamins and minerals deficiency
.Eating disorders
. Improper sleep
.Stress
. Medication
Many more
HOW WE TREAT UNDERWEIGHT THRU DIET
. Finding and Curing the cause of underweight
. Treating the deficiency and symptoms cause due to underweight
. Diet to get ideal weight
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Vitals,health parameter, physical activity, family history, occupation, daily routine and any many.so ,if you want to contact ,please contact us thru the link below or via Practo
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Dt. Ankita
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Choose direct consultation with all your details about your meals and nutrition options and lifestyle then we can discuss things further and suggest anything
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Ms. Itu Chhabra
Dietitian/Nutritionist
16 yrs exp
Noida
Please connect directly for the same.
Thank you.
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