Suggest Ways To Gain Weight

Posted on Tue, 11 Jul 2017

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Question : Hi doctor. I'm 6 feet and weigh around 60 kgs. For quite some time I have been feeling my metabolism rate has increased and nothing that i eat stays in my body. Please suggest means to increase my weight.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get your thyroid profile checked.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I am Dr Anshul Varshney for your help.
There are hardly a few reasons for increase in basal metabolic rate BMR causing weight loss. Common causes being Hyperthyroidism, Uncontrolled diabetes.
I would recommend you to get your following tests done :
1. Thyroid profile
2. Fasting blood sugar.
3. Complete blood count.
Get the tests done and write back to me with reports
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query please ask me.

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