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How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

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Need help. Is 99lbs underweight for 5'2?

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What risks are associated with being underweight?

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If I am underweight, will my skin be looser than before?

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Which is the best foods for an underweight person to eat?

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Iam underweight ! And i have no apetite ! What shall i do ?

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Is being naturally underweight be hazardous to your health?

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Can being underweight cause tiredness and exercise intolerance?

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A 40-year old asked:

How to tell if I am underweight and how can I gain weight quickly?

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A 32-year old asked:

Can you please describe the health consequences of being underweight?

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A 39-year old male asked:

i am underweight, what is the fastest, healthiest way to gain weight?

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A 25-year old female asked:

What is over and underweight for a female height 5'5 and 25 yrs old?

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I'm 94 pounds and people say i'm underweight. am i actually if I'm 4'11"?

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A 35-year old asked:

What are the positive and negative health implications of being underweight?

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A 36-year old asked:

What are some (healthy) things that I can eat to gain weight? (I am underweight)

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A 41-year old asked:

My child is underweight and looks very slim. What can I do to help him gain weight?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Is a baby born at 5lbs severly underweight,what could be the causes? Risks for future?

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I am a very skinny underweight guy who wants to gain weight and build strength. What to do?

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Am I healthy or underweight? I am a 28yr old female, 106 lbs, 5f 5in, 17% body fat which is considered fit.

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A 28-year old female asked:

I am very underweight I just don't have a appetite to eat I get full fast what are the best medicine to take to open my appetite?

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A 25-year old male asked:

I am 26year old male weighing 50kg, am i underweight? If so, what food should i eat in order me to gain additional weight? Even in just a week.

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How serious is celiac disease considering the fact that you've been suffering of it for 16 years undiagnosed and have have become 20 pounds underweight?

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A 31-year old asked:

Does being underweight affect my fertility?

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How can i be underweight while eating 3 squares?

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Is 131 lbs for a male (20 yo) underweight or average?

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How to gain weight if you are underweight as a teen girl?

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