What are safe ways to gain weight while dealing with piles?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 30-year-old housewife. My height is 5 feet 4 inches, and my weight is 88 pounds. I want to gain weight. I also have constipation and piles.

Please guide me.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Thanks for trusting us with your health care.

I have thoroughly read your query and completely understand your concern.

I hope these tips help you gain adequate weight:

Frequent meals: Make it a habit to eat every two hours. Choose your favorite foods. Add dry fruits or nuts, apples (or any other fruits of your choice), and milk or milk products like ghee and cheese. These are high in calories and help in gaining weight.
Include vegetables like beans, drumsticks, and green leafy vegetables in your meals. These are rich in fiber, which increases stool bulk and helps prevent constipation.
Eat at least two to three bananas per day to relieve constipation. Have them at night after dinner.
Drink 6.8 ounces of warm milk every night before bed. In my experience, this can help you gain a noticeable amount of weight within three to four weeks.
Stay well hydrated: Drink at least 135 to 170 ounces of fluids daily. Proper hydration helps prevent constipation.
Most importantly, consult a surgeon for an opinion on your piles (hemorrhoids). Treating this condition is essential to prevent ongoing constipation and further weight loss. It also gives the doctor a chance to examine and rule out other causes of being underweight.

I hope this answers your query. Please feel free to follow up if needed.

Thank you.