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Suggest Ways To Gain Weight

Posted on Sat, 25 Apr 2015

Question: Sir ,i want to gain weight as i am thin now ,what should i do ?
should i eat some weight gain powerder like Protein x
i am 19 years old .

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Weight gain powder is not recommended, consider following guidelines

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

I had gone through your question very diligently and I can understand your concern

thin built could be related to various factors like
genetics
environmental factors
poor nutrition
Indigestion or mal absorption
Infection or worm infestation
metabolic disorder or hormonal imbalances

i would like further information to help you better like
have you recently lost any weight?
what about are your parents are they thin or fat?

I would advise you certain life style modifications and adoption of healthy food habits
Have plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables
Avoid spicy fried and junk food or carbonated drinks
Have good amount of protein in your diet like egg, meat, fish and beans (dal)
Have glass of milk during breakfast and supper
sprouted grains and nuts , soybeans are good source of protein
Have lots of water and fruit juices
exercise regularly like gymming cycling and swimming

as far as protein supplements are concerned I am not in favour of it
as it contains fortified protein supplements which may cause constipation, flatulence and stomach discomfort

I would suggest you to follow above mentioned guidelines genuinely, you will definitely get healthy weight
there are various homeopathic and ayurvedic medicines are there which increases appetite and subsequently weight increases.

Hope you will find my response helpful and informative please feel free to ask for more clarification

good luck

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (2 hours later)

My parents are healthy ,i had not loose weight recently and i stayed in reputed hostel where our food is decided by team of doctors and principal . they provide us pulses ,fruit,milk and all.
Recently my blood test was done and there is nothing wrong with that all good.

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
At this growth spurts occur and height increases that's why you look thin

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

since your parents are healthy and you also are living a very good life So there are good chances for you to gain healthy weight

you would advise you for deworming under supervision of your doctor

you need not to worry at this age (your age) sudden growth spurt occurs and individual looks quite thin.

if you can upload me your height and weight than I will be able to assess your health better

Waiting for your reply
regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (16 hours later)

my height is 181cm and weight 68

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your weight is alright as per your age and height

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Your weight is OK as per your age and height
you need not to worry at all

However consider the guidelines I have mentioned in previous answer to be healthy and active.

I am sure my advise will help you
thanks for using our services
please feel free to discuss your health related issues with us at any point of time, I will be happy to help you
regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar