Your symptoms point toward nutritional deficiencies, gut issues, chronic stress/anxiety, and possibly hormonal imbalance. Start with evaluation; don’t self-treat blindly.
✅ 1. Tests you should get
Basic health + nutritional panel
CBC
ESR/
CRPLFT, KFT
Fasting blood sugar,
HbA1cThyroid profile (
TSH, Free T3, Free T4)
Vitamin B12Vitamin DFerritin + Iron profile
Serum
calcium, magnesium
Lipid profile
Testosterone (Total + Free),
LH,
FSH
Cortisol (morning)
H. pylori breath/stool test (as you had gastritis)
For digestion & low appetite
Ultrasound abdomen
Stool routine test
For varicocele
Scrotal Doppler ultrasound
✅ 2. Specialist to consult first
Gastroenterologist – for early fullness, low appetite, digestion issues.
Endocrinologist – for weakness, low weight, hormonal issues.
Urologist – for varicocele.
(You can start with a gastroenterologist; they will coordinate further tests.)
✅ 3. How to improve appetite & gain weight
Eat 6 small meals, not 2–3 big ones.
Add easy calories: banana, peanut butter, paneer, ghee, curd, dates, eggs.
Take whey protein (better than mass gainer) after meals, not empty stomach.
For appetite:
Cyproheptadine 2 mg at night (doctor-advised)
Probiotic daily
PPI (if gastritis persists)
✅ 4. Anxiety, overthinking, low focus
Daily 20–30 min walking (safe even with varicocele).
Breathing: 4-7-8 technique.
Reduce caffeine.
If anxiety is strong:
SSRIs (Escitalopram/Sertraline) – psychiatrist-prescribed
Short-term clonazepam only if doctor says
Do sleep hygiene strictly.
✅ 5. Managing varicocele
Avoid heavy lifting/straining.
Wear scrotal support underwear.
Take NSAIDs only when pain is there.
If pain persists or semen issues → urologist may suggest surgery (varicocelectomy).⭐ Overall likely causes
Nutritional deficiencies (B12, D, iron, protein)
Gut issues (post H. pylori gastritis, dyspepsia)
Stress/anxiety
Possible mild hormonal imbalance
Chronic under-eating → low weight → low strength