weigthlessness

Question
my weight has remained constant,about 5"6 and having been weighing around 56kg for the past 9 years.I also for the same period been experiencing some discomfort in my throat though not painful and neither does it stop me from swallowing but a sligth irritation has constantly been felt.physicaly I'm a little frail and hair on my head and body doesnt seem to be developing as it should because it looks quite dferent from normal hair. I realy will be greatfull to know if what is hapening to me is a sign of some serious illness or its some disorder.I seriously would love to add at least 15kg to 25kg more.

Answer
Hi Andrew,

Your current body mass index (BMI) based on your weight and height is 19.8. This is within what is considered to be the healthy range (18.5-25). However, combined with the other symptoms you have described, I would strongly recommend that you get a complete physical, as there may indeed be an underlying physical cause for your symptoms.

Depending on what your physical exam shows, there may be something that can be treated that could help your body to start gaining some weight. Normally what I would suggest to people who are trying to gain weight is to choose lots of nutritious but higher-calorie foods, like nuts/seeds/nut butters, avocados, dried fruits, cheese and full-fat dairy products. You should still try and eat a balanced diet that contains whole grains and fruits and vegetables as well. But first I think it's important for you to get checked out by your doctor - depending on what he/she finds, this dietary advice may or may not be appropriate for your particular situation.

Hope that helps!

Karen
www.getfitwithkaren.com

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