Suggest Ways To Gain Weight While Treating Gastritis

Posted on Mon, 11 Jan 2016

Question: Hello doctor,
I am having gastritis problem since many years and I am trying hard to increase my weight but couldn't able to. I am personally having the thought that the gastritis is causing a lot and that is not helping me to increase my weight. Please provide your advice.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more info

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

It is usual for patients with gastritis lo lose weight. It is mainly because of loss of appetite and vomiting. However in order to help you I need more details

1. What is your weight and height
2. Please give me the symptoms in detail for example, constant burning of the abdomen, vomiting, etc
3. What drugs have you taken to control this? Was it effective
4. are you a non vegetarian? give an example of your daily routine

Please get back to me, I am awaiting your reply

regards

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