Hi Dr. I am asthma patient 18 years old recently I noticed that my right rib above my breast has projected out slightly it does not pain. My dad also has one of rib out at the same place but mibe can be easily felt. I am very thin with 47 weight n 1.63 m height. My physician has asked to become fat also prescribed protein drinks etc. Can you please suggest?

Dr. Ankita BhargavaDietitian/Nutritionist10yrs exp

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Hello dear See, you will not gain until the cause of underweight is not treated. There are many reason of being underweight. Improper liver functions. Endocrine imbalance (diabetes/ thyroid. IBS.Tuberculosis. Improper dietary diet. Vitamins and minerals deficiency .Eating disorders. Improper sleep .Stress. Medication Many more HOW WE TREAT UNDERWEIGHT THRU DIET. Finding and Curing the cause of underweight. Treating the deficiency and symptoms cause due to underweight. Diet to get ideal weight Before prescribing any thing ,we need some health information like Vitals, health parameter, physical activity, family history, occupation, daily routine and any many. So ,if you want to contact ,please contact us thru Lybrate.  

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