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What Is The Treatment For Weight Gain?

Hi,,
I'm 17 in Aug, 5 foot 8, 120lbs, and people are always telling me how thin I am, although I eat more than any of my friends.
The only exercise I do is about 30mins of fast walking most days and I also play the drums.
Could I have an underlying problem, or do I just have a fast metabolism?

Thanks
S
Tue, 12 Aug 2014
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Hello dear,

Since you are having difficulty in gaining weight, 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.

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

Wishing you a healthy life.
Take care.
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What Is The Treatment For Weight Gain?

Hello dear, Since you are having difficulty in gaining weight, 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. Moreover, you should not compromise on routine healthy food such as: 1. Consume more of natural diet like fresh fruits, green vegetables, milk, wheat, etc. 2. Avoid oily and junk food. 3. Stay away from smoking & alcohol. Wishing you a healthy life. Take care.