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What Causes Decreased Appetite, Abdominal Gas, Obstructed Defecation And Low Energy Level?
Question: I am 30 years old male, 162 cm tall and weight 41 kg. My maximum weight never crossed 42 kg. I am having poor appetite, gas, incomplete bowel evacuation and low energy levels since almost 10 years.
Till 15 years ago (2001) : I was healthy and strong.
15 years back: I was under depression for about 2 years, during which my appetite went down and my health started deteriorating. I was diagnosed "Acute gastritis and duodenitis"
10 years back: I got Asthma during one winter. I had Asthma for about 5 about years (only during winter season). I don't have asthma problem now ( don't use any medicines), although I feel slight pressing sensation on chest.
I have taken general health check ups (blood tests etc) recently which show normal health.
I suppose my low weight is due to malnutrition. After these many years with low appetite, I might have developed vitamin and mineral deficiency. What would be the potential supplements I can take for improving my health condition.
Till 15 years ago (2001) : I was healthy and strong.
15 years back: I was under depression for about 2 years, during which my appetite went down and my health started deteriorating. I was diagnosed "Acute gastritis and duodenitis"
10 years back: I got Asthma during one winter. I had Asthma for about 5 about years (only during winter season). I don't have asthma problem now ( don't use any medicines), although I feel slight pressing sensation on chest.
I have taken general health check ups (blood tests etc) recently which show normal health.
I suppose my low weight is due to malnutrition. After these many years with low appetite, I might have developed vitamin and mineral deficiency. What would be the potential supplements I can take for improving my health condition.
Brief Answer:
Relevant nutritional inputs provided.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
The malnutrition is possibly linked to underlying gastritis and duodenitis.
Since all your current health tests are within normal limits, a good diet should help you to gain weight.
The supplements I recommend are as follows.
1.Daily oatmeal for breakfast and dinner.
2.Soy milk and soybean products.
3.Eggs boiled 2 in no daily.
4.Fruits like apple and pomegranate once a day.
5.Daily calorie intake around 2800 kcal.
6.Water 2 to 3 liters a day.
7.Nutritional supplements like Protein X powder.
8.Vitamin and mineral supplements like Conviron forte and Becozinc.Please check with your physician if he can prescribe the same to you.
I also advise you to get a repeat upper Git endoscopy to assess the situation of gastroduodenitis.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Relevant nutritional inputs provided.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
The malnutrition is possibly linked to underlying gastritis and duodenitis.
Since all your current health tests are within normal limits, a good diet should help you to gain weight.
The supplements I recommend are as follows.
1.Daily oatmeal for breakfast and dinner.
2.Soy milk and soybean products.
3.Eggs boiled 2 in no daily.
4.Fruits like apple and pomegranate once a day.
5.Daily calorie intake around 2800 kcal.
6.Water 2 to 3 liters a day.
7.Nutritional supplements like Protein X powder.
8.Vitamin and mineral supplements like Conviron forte and Becozinc.Please check with your physician if he can prescribe the same to you.
I also advise you to get a repeat upper Git endoscopy to assess the situation of gastroduodenitis.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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