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Why can't i put on weight? i can't gain any and its a fight to maintain it. is there an underlying issue? i'm 19, 6 foot 1 and 152lbs.
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See Dr.: You may simply have a high metabolism, or you may have some medical conditions that predispose you to be thin. See a dr. For an evaluation and they will check for medical causes like overactive thyroid that may be involved. Best wishes.
Answered 4/30/2013
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