I am alcoholic and I am underweight. My height is 5.55. Weight is 42.2. I have a problem of hyperacidity

Anay

1 year ago

I am alcoholic and I am underweight. My height is 5.55. Weight is 42.2. I have a problem of hyperacidity

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Happy Tummy Expert

1 year ago

Dear Anay, Thank you for the question

WHO has given different BMI (Body mass index) classifications to categorise adults into different weight categories. BMI is a simple index of weight-for-height. It can be considered as a 2^nd level indicator of overall health.

It can be calculated using a simple formula of BMI = Weight (kg) / Height (m²)

Following is the WHO BMI Classification

18.5 to 24.9 - Normal

Less than 18.5 - Underweight

25 to 29 - Overweight

Above 30 - Obese

As per WHO BMI (Body Mass Index) classification, a person weighing less than 18.5 kg/m2 is considered underweight.

According to your mentioned Height & weight your BMI is 15.5kg/m2 which is categorised as underweight as per WHO classification.

Ideal body weight for an individual can be calculated using the Broca Index (BI) which is: Ideal Standard Weight (kg) = Ht (cm) – 100

According to your mentioned Height & weight your Ideal body weight is 65kg

The causes of underweight or unintended weight loss can be due to genetics, inadequate food intake, stress, hormonal imbalance, malabsorption or other underlying health condition which may require medical assistance.

An ideal weight management program such as weight gain involves lifestyle management including dietary modification, regular physical activity, hydration and good sleep cycle. With any weight gain diet, changes take time to reflect as your body requires sufficient time to adapt to the changes in order to show results.

A high calorie and high protein diet is recommended for weight gain. Daily protein requirement should ideally be followed as 0.8-1g protein per kg body weight. Some of the sources of high protein include pulses, lentils, milk, paneer, soybean, eggs, lean meat, nuts & seeds etc.

Acidity, Regular gastritis, excess burping etc., can be a symptom of gastrointestinal digestive issues such as indigestion, constipation, IBS, intolerances etc., and/or due to an underlying health condition which requires medical attention. For further diagnosis and assistance kindly contact your specialized health care professional.

Some of the Gastric issues can be a symptom of GERD (Gastro oesophageal reflux disease).

Gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic symptom of mucosal damage. It is caused due to the entry of stomach acid into the oesophagus. The most-common symptoms of GERD include Heartburn, Difficulty in swallowing and a sour taste in the mouth or back of the throat due to fluids and undigested foods rising back in to the mouth.

We request you to kindly contact a specialized health care professional such as a gastroenterologist for further treatment and management.

However here are a few dietary tips to manage GERD and/or Acidity

It is important to modify your dietary patterns to manage the symptoms of GERD
Weight management is necessary in people for whom the underlying cause of GERD may have been obesity.
Eat small frequent meals and avoid eating meals within 2-3 hours of bedtime.
Prevent laying down immediately after eating
Avoid drinking fluids in between the meals.
Food should be eaten slowly and chewed well as fast eating provokes gastric feeding reflex.
Some of the foods should be restricted or avoided, these include caffeine, raw onion, citric juices and spicy foods etc.
Consume low fat dairy in substitute of full fat options to prevent or manage GERD symptoms.
Try to limit the foods like caffeine, spices, raw onions etc.

Here are few guidelines that can be considered for weight gain & general digestive health.

Having a Healthy Diversified Balanced Diet that includes all the food groups in the right quantity which thereby provides you with all the essential macro and micro nutrients that your body requires daily for proper functioning. Include energy dense foods, keeping in mind the daily needs.
Do not skip your meals, have small frequent meals at regular intervals.
Eat a well-balanced diet including all groups.
Include good amount of fiber in your daily balanced, some of the god sources of fiber include whole grain, multigrain, millets, fruits and vegetables, nuts etc.
Include a minimum of 5 serving of vegetables and 1 serving of fruit in a day as they are good sources of fiber and essential nutrients such as vitamin A, Vitamin B, iron, zinc etc.
Maintain a positive energy balance where the calorie intake should be more than the energy expenditure.
Include energy dense foods, keeping in mind the daily needs. Some of the energy dense foods include Whole wheat, multigrain millets, dairy products, nuts, colocasia leaves, banana, raisins, pulses/lentils etc.
Three major meals a day with healthy nutritious snacks in between is preferred.
Try to increase the serving size and portion size gradually and systematically
Include healthy fats from nuts and seeds.
Include prebiotics such as banana, soyabean, garlic etc., good sources of probiotics like yogurt, buttermilk etc., to maintain a healthy gut.
Deep fried foods to be restricted. Method of cooking like baking, grilling, boiling, steaming is preferable over deep frying with excess fat/ oil.
Avoid lying down immediately after your meal consumption
Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day to maintain hydration
Indulging in physical activity can help in increasing the appetite and give a feeling of hunger.
Try to follow a good sleep regimen in terms of both quantity and quality.