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Im a small lady that wants to gain weight butwhen i do i can't keep it on after 6 months i lose it what's going on weight up and down?

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Many causes: There could be so many etiology to this. If you are eating good and not gaining weight then i would like to see if you are absorbing well. If you are then, please check blood sugars and thyroid hormone level. Please see a physician

Answered 4/7/2014

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