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How To Gain Weight?

My son weighs 58 pounds and is 4 foot 3 inches. His BMI index shows him in the underweight category. he can't gain weight is starting to look unhealthy in his face. I can't get him to eat. Waht can I do to help him gain weight without making it an eating issue. just looking for 5 pounds increase.
Mon, 9 Jun 2014
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Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum.
The reasons for the under weight may be the genetic factor, or some chronic disease, or some problem with the intestine like intolerance to the milk and its products, wheat, barley etc.
I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment .
I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms injection of anabolic steroid periodically, enzymes, multivitamins, and protein supplements.
Encourage him to take, more of calories, fats, fries, junk foods, ice creams etc.Also let him take green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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How To Gain Weight?

Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. The reasons for the under weight may be the genetic factor, or some chronic disease, or some problem with the intestine like intolerance to the milk and its products, wheat, barley etc. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment . I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms injection of anabolic steroid periodically, enzymes, multivitamins, and protein supplements. Encourage him to take, more of calories, fats, fries, junk foods, ice creams etc.Also let him take green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.