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How To Gain Weight?
I had a perianal abscess drained a month ago. Everything is comp;letely healed, and my bowel movements are back to normal. I still feel a bit tired, and the weight I lost while suffering from the abscess (about two weeks), hasn't completely returned. I'm still down about 3lbs. Of course, during the painful period, I had no appetite. Is this usual? I'm 62, 5'5" 140lbs, in good health except for slightly high blood pressure.
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
This very usual feeling drained after long illness and infection.
Take high protein diet.
Drink lot of water.
Add multivitamin supplements.
In about 2 weeks time you will be your normal self.
Good luck.
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
This very usual feeling drained after long illness and infection.
Take high protein diet.
Drink lot of water.
Add multivitamin supplements.
In about 2 weeks time you will be your normal self.
Good luck.
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