A7 Health

Underweight / Can’t Gain Weight

At A7 Health, we have helped many patients understand why they are struggling to gain weight. If you can’t gain weight or are experiencing uncontrollable weightloss, it could be a sign of an underlying medical condition. Causes and conditions may include but are not limited to:

  • Genetics
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Diabetes
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Eating Disorders
  • Certain Medications

At A7 Health, an assessment is done that will help the doctor to determine the cause of your difficulty in gaining weight. Additional tests may be recommended. The doctor will work with you to develop a personalised plan that may include lifestyle changes, and a nutrition plan. If there is a medical condition diagnosed, the doctor will prescribe the required medication to treat it. If necessary, the doctor will refer you to a specialist.