HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Are The Possible Medications To Gain Weight?

How can I gain weight? I do a lot of walking to and from college and I feel that it may be a contributing factor - it takes about 35 minutes to walk from college to my house. I am extremely skinny, my ribs are visible and I feel like I am losing more weight than I am gaining. I am 17 years old and I am 8 stones; I don t excercise or go to the gym as I feel this will make me more skinny.
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
Report Abuse
OBGYN,  's  Response
There are two separate issues: weight and size, some people are heavy(increased weight), others are obese(more fatty tissue). If you wish to increase weight, diet is an important factor: eat lots of oily and fried foods, ghee or clarified butter, eggs, apples daily and a high starchy diet. Going to the gym builds muscles and that also adds weight. It is a misconception that folks go to gym only to lose weight! Walking is fine, don't give it up, it keeps you fit. You don't wish to be lean AND sick as well!
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Are The Possible Medications To Gain Weight?

There are two separate issues: weight and size, some people are heavy(increased weight), others are obese(more fatty tissue). If you wish to increase weight, diet is an important factor: eat lots of oily and fried foods, ghee or clarified butter, eggs, apples daily and a high starchy diet. Going to the gym builds muscles and that also adds weight. It is a misconception that folks go to gym only to lose weight! Walking is fine, don t give it up, it keeps you fit. You don t wish to be lean AND sick as well!