Definition of thinness

Thinness is the low body weight of an individual below the normal weight determined based on his age and height. It is determined by the body mass index, It is known that if the index is less than 18.5 for an adult, this means that the weight is below the normal limit.
The decrease in weight below the normal limit has several reasons. Some cases may be due to certain diseases or due to the genetic background of the individual himself that prevents him from gaining weight. Its decrease also represents concerns for the health of the individual, just like weight gain. As it was found that its decrease may negatively affect its need for nutrients that contribute to building bone, skin and hair.
Causes of thinness and ways to treat it in a healthy way

There are several reasons that lead to thinness, and more than one factor may be involved at the same time. Thinness is due to the following reasons:

Family genetic history.
Continuous physical activity, as athletes in general tend to burn calories constantly, which leads to weight loss.
– Increased metabolism in the body, If you are a person with a high metabolism, this means that you are constantly losing weight.
Loss of appetite, which is an eating disorder.
Certain mental illnesses such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OSD).
Some medical problems and chronic diseases, such as:

diabetes.
Thyroid disorders such as hyperactivity.
cancer.
Ulcerative colitis.
– All these diseases increase vomiting, loss of appetite and chronic diarrhea, and thus weight loss, such as:

severe anemia
Addiction to smoking or alcohol.
Wrong eating habits acquired since childhood.
Malnutrition.

Thinness treatment at the Egyptian Center for Physiotherapy

– The first step to get rid of thinness lies in searching for the main cause of it, and this includes conducting laboratory tests that confirm the absence of disorders in the thyroid gland, or eating disorders, Also, making sure that there is no organic disease that led to obstruction of appetite.
– Conducting laboratory tests that ensure that the body is free of intestinal worms that deplete the individual’s food.
– An appetizer can be used such as vitamin B6 found in pharmacies.
Some vitamins and nutritional supplements can be taken, but it is advised to consult a doctor first.
– Exercising and lifting heavy weights to ensure that the calories that will be eaten in order to gain weight go to form a muscle structure instead of accumulating in the form of fat.
Commitment to a healthy diet that includes calorie-dense foods, as the system may include the following:

Adding snacks between the main meals that contain amounts of protein, whole grains and carbohydrates, For example, eat peanut butter. Nuts and protein bars.
Adding high-calorie foods to the diet, such as adding chia seeds to salads.
Take daily servings of raw nuts and dried fruits.