Hi, I'm having problem of low weight and thin body. One more problem nowadays I'm suffering from is jock itching. Its been from 3-4 months. Please suggest me.

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician33yrs exp

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For jock itching it is due to fungal infection and apply Candid cream .It is healthy to be lean and healthy and weight or obesity is unhealthy. If you feel you are grossly underweight and not gaining weight, first of all you have to check if you have any disease like anaemia or thyroid disease by a blood tests CBC, PBS and TSH. If the tests are normal, you have to do this for gaining weight and follow these steps .1) Estimate your calorie needs for weight gain. First, you need to determine your total energy expenditure (TEE). For thin men, multiply your weight in pounds by 11, and for thin women, multiply your weight in pounds by 10. Then multiply this number by an activity factor. If you get very little activity, use a factor of 1.3; if you get a little exercise or have a job that requires standing, use 1.6 if you're a man and 1.5 if you're a woman; or if you are moderately active, such as with a light labour job, use an activity factor of 1.7 if you're male and 1.6 if you're female. Once you've determined your TEE, add 500 to this number for your total calorie needs for weight gain.  

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