People with BMI (body mass index) less than 18.5 are called underweight. Genetics, high metabolism, drug abuse, lack of food, bulimia, anorexia nervosa, and chronic illness can make a person underweight.
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Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old male. My height is five feet six inches. I am worried about being underweight. How to improve my health? Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. According to your height and weight, your BMI (body mass index) is low than normal. So, you should check a few tests as mentioned. Thyroid level. Stress level. Bone density. Worm test. Daily exercise with a proper diet wil... Read Full »
I am underweight and want to gain a weight of 15 kg. Can you give me some tips for the same?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to gain around 15 kg. Can you give me some tips and how much time it will take to gain 15 kg weight? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am here to help with your health queries. I read about your concern in detail. You should check the following: Thyroid level. Stress level. Bone density. Worm test. You should exercise daily and take a proper diet which will help you in achieving your weight with fitness. You have to eat ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am underweight and have problem with mood attention and memory and I have been on Atomexitine and Sertaline. How much will a 2000-calorie diet plan cost which can be prepared with ingredients available here? And kindly give me the diet plan accordingly to daily value. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This is a moderate costing diet chart. Alternative foods are also mentioned. 1. Early morning, 7 a.m., three to four pieces of soaked almond or sprouts. 2. Breakfast 8.30 a.m; brown bread, four pieces and boiled egg, three pieces or four pi... Read Full »
Should I consider the tablet Remeron to gain weight?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23-year-girl. I am severely underweight. Can I use Remeron for weight gain? Will it have any side effects? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to your height, your weight is low. Firstly you should check the following. 1. Type 2 thyroid stress level. Daily exercise with a proper diet will help you achieve your weight with fitness. I suggest you a diet chart. Alternati... Read Full »