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2020-07-23 11:58:57
My age is 20 and mY BMI IS 16.3 AND WEIGHT IS 49 kgs. Gastroenterologist ALSO CONSULTED TO TAKE TESTS I DONT HAVE ANY other secondary problems.I want to gain weight?please need some suggestions
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Better to go for work up to rule out other issues

Answered2020-07-23 17:29:37

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