My daughter is nearly 18. She eats well and is...

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What are the treatments of being underweight ?

1.Drink plenty of fluids 
2.Eat healthy non irritant food 
3.Increase Carbohydrate in diet
4.Multivitamin tabs like centrum 
5.Eat large meals within few hours 
 

What are the causes of being underweight ?

1.Anorexia
2.Hyperthyroidism 
3.Anemia 
4.Tuberculosis
5.Genetics
6.Increase gastric motility 
7.Stress and anxiety 

What are the side effects of being underweight ?

1.Fragile bones.
2.Irregular menstrual periods or problems getting pregnant.
3.Hair loss.
4.Weak immune system.
5.Dizziness or fatigue from anemia.
6.Poor growth and development, especially in children who are underweight.

What do we recommend?

She should have her thyroid gland and blood tested imediately because being underweight has many side effects and should be treated .
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