What health problems can you have if your underweight?

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The biggest health problem is long-term, down the road. It is called osteoporosis. It is a bone deficiency. Bone only develops under weight bearing conditions, so if you are under weight, you are more than likely not developing bone. Plus, when you are under weight, in order for your body to get the energy it needs for metabolism, cell generation, and protein synthesis, it will pull it from your bones, again causing the beginning stages of osteoporosis.

There are other things that can occur....hair loss, muscle loss, skin problems, if female there are ovulation problems, etc.

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anorexia is the main problem, malnutrition is another

Anemia, brittle bones, amennorrhea (lack of menstruation) depends on whether you are a healthy active, just thin, person, or a new thing, etc.

if you aren't eating right - malnutrition, bone loss, tooth loss, insomnia. but if you eat your daily caloric intake of healthy foods than you just have a high metabolism, then you are just lucky.

"people who are too thin can be vulnerable to disease because they may have weakened immune systems; they are also at higher risk of osteoporosis."

"Health problems can include fighting off infection, osteoporosis, decreased muscle strength, trouble regulating body temperature and even increased risk of death. "

Anemia, feeling weak, fainting spells, and the rest which goes along with being frail.

Underweight doesn't necessarily mean not healthy... some people are born skinny... just like me. They call us "ectomorphic"... however, if you are underweight because of some illness, being so could make you more vulnerable to other sickness, even the simple, common ones, like flu and colds. You are also at risk of more serious illnesses, such as malnutrition, dehydration, anemia and a lot more... If you are underweight, try taking in more fruit juices and eat more veggies, healthy stuff like that. Dont forget to take in your daily dose of multivitamins. Good luck to you.

You can be underweight for a number of reasons.There is no point in guessing see your doctor.

You can be blown into the next county by a stiff wind!

what i should do about my stomach weight.i weight 298 and i should be weight that much i have alot of pain in my back my feet and my legs why do i have those problem i dont eat that much i take a depo every month the doctor told me i should lost some weight.they even told me check for diaebiates.that i might have it but it runs thought my moms.she have it.what should i do.

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