she is 25,her weight is 50 kg,height is 175 cm,very skiny,no apetite at all.
2006-06-21 00:28:58 · 14 answers · asked by jimi 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Your friend is dangerously underweight.
This could be because of some chronic illness or cancer but most likely ANOREXIA NERVOSA.
Anorexia Nervosa is when you are extremely underweight
I would be worried if my body mass index (BMI) is below 18.5.
For her height, her Body Mass Index should be between 61kg and 76 kg. She needs to find 11 kg from somewhere quickly.
You can check that here. Click on the 'body mass index' link.
http://www.besttreatments.co.uk/btuk/conditions/13350.html
Anorexia Nervosa is caused by a fear to eat or fear of gaining weight so it is more a mental than a physical thing. It is very difficult to treat but the earlier you start the better.She needs medical help and this may include psychologists, psychiatrists and dietitians/nutritionists.
http://familydoctor.org/063.xml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anorexia_nervosa
Your friend needs a lot of support and help. Please stay with her if she continues to trust you and encourage her. This is a difficult battle to fight but she can get through it. Many others have. Her condition is bordering on being life threatening.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10219756/site/newsweek/
There are many more links on the pages above. Please make sure your friend gets help very very soon. Don't leave her to die.
2006-06-21 01:06:43 · answer #1 · answered by natsubee 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to a local nutrition store and buy what is called "weight builders".
my brother had this problem, he was 20, 6 feet tall and only 100 pounds. he took them for 9 months and gained 75 pounds, but it was all muscles.
2006-06-21 07:31:45 · answer #2 · answered by navymilitarybrat76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are some vitamin with minerals and amino acids preparations that will help you improve your appetite and will add to whatever needed nutrients your body needs. if you can eat fish three times a week, eggs four times a week, vegetables three times a day and fruits in between meals, your appetite will improve and you will find looking for foods that your body still needs.
2006-06-21 07:45:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A girlfriend of mine is going through that right now. Her doctor has her drinking "Ensure" to help bring up her weight. She is also on antidepressants. I hope that this helps. Good luck to you.
2006-06-21 07:31:38 · answer #4 · answered by Erica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her to drink BOOST drinks thay should help her put on a little weight.
2006-06-21 07:31:54 · answer #5 · answered by crystal b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Protein shakes..like megamass...its loaded with vitamins .Bodybuilders use it to gain muscle mass..but if you dont exercise you'll just gain weight..
2006-06-21 08:20:42 · answer #6 · answered by Martin S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your friend may need to go visit her doctor. She sounds very malnurished. Take care and good luck!
2006-06-21 07:36:25 · answer #7 · answered by mollyzowiepink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doing exercise, avoid fatty items,
2006-06-21 07:38:35 · answer #8 · answered by kutti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take one of those dieting programs, or go to the gym.
2006-06-21 07:31:45 · answer #9 · answered by Sydney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keyword: anorexia, go see a doctor:) i disagree with the boost drink theory, don't play with mother nature, it can have side efects
2006-06-21 07:33:23 · answer #10 · answered by VeronicaB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋