Most people are obsessed with the question "How do I lose weight?" However, there is also the other side of the coin — the difficulty of gaining weight. And while there are many diets, techniques, and recommendations for getting rid of excess weight, there is not as much advice for poor "skinnies". However, we can try.
Dr. Anastasia
Genetics or disease
First, it is important to understand the reason for being underweight. In a macro sense, there are two likely reasons: genetic body type or health problems. It can be assumed that you belong to the first category if you have been thin throughout your whole life and have family members who are thin.
There should be cause for alarm if there is sudden and noticeable weight loss accompanied by unhealthy symptoms such as general weakness, stool disorders, bad moods, dry skin and mucous membranes, brittle hair and nails, hair loss, dizziness, menstrual cycle disorders, or decreased libido.
Start with a checkup
There are a number of illnesses that are characterized by weight deficiency. These include endocrine diseases, gastrointestinal problems, nervous and mental di...
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