Weight loss caused because of malnutrition, to increase the weight just need a good diet, the weight loss is the symptom of diseases .

Loss of weight :-

First Assess, whether the patient has a gradually lost weight and cachexia , or whether it is the small weight loss with just need a some good diet and exercise.

Gross weight loss or cachexia :-

  • Examine and investigate the patient thoroughly,
  1. HB percentage, WBC,ESR
  2. URINE ROUTINE AND STOOL
  3. Blood sugar for diabetic
  4. HIV, HBsAg
  5. X-ray test for TB
  6. ECG

Mild to moderate weight loss :-

HB test, WBC, ESR, Blood sugar, HIV, X- ray, ...

General treatment :-

  1. Good food rich in proteins
  2. advice heavy breakfast
  3. Milk egg meat excetra should eat.
  4. Irregular gradually increased exercise. 
  5. Good food and exercise must accompany the medicine for a substantial gain in weight.

Medical treatment :-

  1. Proteinules 2 tsp in milk for 2 tome per day
  2. Bayers tonic 2 tsp before ½hr meal - bd 
  3. If pale colour body - cap. Autrin - OD
  4. Cap. B12
  5. Tab. Zentel 400 mg 1 stat.