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Severely underweight

2017-05-23 14:21:46
I am 23 years old female with height 5'4". I've been facing the problem of being underweight since childhood. I have proper eating habits. I was tested 'normal' for hyperthyroidism. But some how I cant gain weight. also, I am suffering from premature greying of hair and half of my head gone white in past 2 years. please help me with this. this is urgent.
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Take high protein diet to get healthy weight and hairs as well.

Answered2017-05-24 01:27:00

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