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18h ago
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excessive weight loss
my sister is 21 years old and weighs 38kg she is +-1,66m tall and looks anorexic. she has tried everything possible to gain weight but just cant what do you suggest she do
DietDoc
Dear Sassyt
Your sister is very underweight with a BMI of 13,8, which is way below the lowest normal value. I trust that she has had a medical examination to rule out conditions such as an overactive thyroid? if not, then Please encourage her to see a dr. Because it is just as difficult to gain weight, as to lose it in individuals who are overweight, I have written some articles on this subject. For basic information do a Search on the Health24 Website with 'To gain weight' and read the articles. I have just heard that Fresenius Kabi have a supplement called Fresubin (with or without fibre) that can assist with this problem. Phone Magda on (011) 203-2000 or 083-603-2231 and ask her about this Nutritional Supplement.
Good luck
DietDoc
Your sister is very underweight with a BMI of 13,8, which is way below the lowest normal value. I trust that she has had a medical examination to rule out conditions such as an overactive thyroid? if not, then Please encourage her to see a dr. Because it is just as difficult to gain weight, as to lose it in individuals who are overweight, I have written some articles on this subject. For basic information do a Search on the Health24 Website with 'To gain weight' and read the articles. I have just heard that Fresenius Kabi have a supplement called Fresubin (with or without fibre) that can assist with this problem. Phone Magda on (011) 203-2000 or 083-603-2231 and ask her about this Nutritional Supplement.
Good luck
DietDoc
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