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Need To Gain Weight. No Help From Gym, Protein And Vitamin Intake. Any Medication?

Hello, my name is Ali and I wish if you can help me I am 187 cm tall and I am weighting only 57 kg I really wish I can gain weight but that seems the hardest thing, I've tried everything such as: eating a lot, the gym, protein , vitamins but my weight swings between 55 and 62 kg never went higher is there anyway I can gain weight or maybe a certain type of pills that can do it. please help I am desperate.

Thank you in advance.
Wed, 31 Jul 2013
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hi Ali ! It is more important to remain active and fit than to gain weight. Gaining weight is a natural process, and in my opinion, you should not take any pills to gain weight. Once you gain weight, it will be difficult to get relief from it along with its complications. So, go on with your normal routine with good food, and please do not go for any artificial pills in the market, which may land you in trouble. Good luck.
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General & Family Physician Dr. Polash Sannigrahi's  Response
Hello dear,

First of all, please do not make hurry in gaining weight.
The metabolism of the body functions at its normal rate & any measures taken to hasten up this process can be harmful.

Most of the weight gain supplements are prepared from herbal ingredients & do not have any side effects if taken in the optimum dose.
But, before choosing any such health supplement, it is advisable to consult your family physician once.

Moreover, you should not compromise on routine healthy food such as:
1. Consume more of natural diet like fresh fruits, green vegetables, milk, eggs, wheat, etc.
2. Avoid oily and junk food.
3. Stay away from smoking & alcohol.

Despite these measures, if you experience difficulty, it will be better to rule other causes of underweight.
Investigations like complete blood count, thyroid profile, estimation of blood sugar level will be helpful to rule out any chronic infection, hormonal and metabolic causes.

Wishing you a healthy life.
Take care.
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Need To Gain Weight. No Help From Gym, Protein And Vitamin Intake. Any Medication?

Hi Ali ! It is more important to remain active and fit than to gain weight. Gaining weight is a natural process, and in my opinion, you should not take any pills to gain weight. Once you gain weight, it will be difficult to get relief from it along with its complications. So, go on with your normal routine with good food, and please do not go for any artificial pills in the market, which may land you in trouble. Good luck.