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How Does Being Under Weight Affect Our Health?

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Posted on Mon, 10 Nov 2014
Question: What happ if we are under weight
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please find nderweight associated conditions below

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Any underweight may not be favorable to good health.

There are certain conditions which more commonly involve thinner individuals.
1. Susceptibility to undernourishment associated conditions like vitamin deficiencies.
2. Increased predisposition to suffer from fractures.
3. More incidence of arthritis in underweight people.
4. Higher rate of heart problems and anemia.
5. Prevalence of depression like illness is more in the underweight population.
6. Breathing disorders and lung conditions are commonly seen.
8. Male infertility might be due to being under weight.
9. More incidence of contracting infections and illnesses due to decreased immunity.
10. Lower stamina to do regular work.

I have tried to give a very brief answer to your query. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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How Does Being Under Weight Affect Our Health?

Brief Answer: Please find nderweight associated conditions below Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. Any underweight may not be favorable to good health. There are certain conditions which more commonly involve thinner individuals. 1. Susceptibility to undernourishment associated conditions like vitamin deficiencies. 2. Increased predisposition to suffer from fractures. 3. More incidence of arthritis in underweight people. 4. Higher rate of heart problems and anemia. 5. Prevalence of depression like illness is more in the underweight population. 6. Breathing disorders and lung conditions are commonly seen. 8. Male infertility might be due to being under weight. 9. More incidence of contracting infections and illnesses due to decreased immunity. 10. Lower stamina to do regular work. I have tried to give a very brief answer to your query. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek