Why Can't I Gain Weight? Understanding Unexplained Weight Loss
It's strange, I can't gain weight? No matter how I eat, it seems like I can't gain weight. My height is 173 cm and my weight is 52 kg.
Dr. Cai Zonglin Reply:
There are many reasons for weight loss, including hyperthyroidism, diabetes, tuberculosis, and cancer. Patients should seek consultation at a specialty clinic or general internal medicine or family medicine outpatient department.[Read More] Why Can't I Gain Weight? Understanding Unexplained Weight Loss
Unexplained Weight Loss in Middle-Aged Women: Causes and Concerns
Unexplained weight loss? My mother is 50 years old this year and is a homemaker. She has a balanced diet without significant deviations in the quantity and variety of food. She frequently takes pain relievers or receives pain injections. Over the past month, her weight has decrea...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Hello, in response to your question: 1. Weight loss is a symptom rather than a disease, and there is no definitive definition. Generally, unintentional weight loss is considered to be a decrease of more than 5% of body weight (or 4.5 kg) within six months, without any specific i...[Read More] Unexplained Weight Loss in Middle-Aged Women: Causes and Concerns
Which Medical Specialty to Consult for Unexplained Weight Loss?
I'm not sure which department to visit? Doctor, I have lost about 6 kilograms in the past six months. I am already quite thin, and gaining weight is not easy for me. However, my meals are normal, and my bowel movements are regular. I really can't figure out why my weigh...
Dr. Yang Hongzhi Reply:
You can first schedule an appointment with either a family medicine physician or an endocrinologist.[Read More] Which Medical Specialty to Consult for Unexplained Weight Loss?
Managing Severe Bloating: Tips for Gastrointestinal Health
Severe intestinal bloating? I have had gastrointestinal issues for a long time. A year ago, I developed gastritis due to gastroenteritis, and since then, my stomach has been more prone to pain. As a child, I did not like to have bowel movements, so I never developed a regular bow...
Dr. Xiao Jingqin Reply:
In today's highly competitive society, coupled with significant mental stress and the prevalence of high-fat, low-fiber diets in the West, the incidence of chronic constipation has markedly increased among young people, especially young women. Insufficient intake of high-fib...[Read More] Managing Severe Bloating: Tips for Gastrointestinal Health
Essential Nutrients for Managing GERD: A Guide for Busy Lives
What nutrients should be supplemented for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Hello, my husband is 42 years old and has previously suffered from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a duodenal ulcer. The duodenal ulcer has mostly healed, but the GERD is still being mana...
Dr. Hong Hongchang Reply:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition encountered in internal medicine, which can lead to reflux esophagitis in severe cases, requiring long-term medication. In more severe instances, surgical intervention may be considered to improve the function of the lo...[Read More] Essential Nutrients for Managing GERD: A Guide for Busy Lives