Patient's question:
Always didn't gain weight, from middle school to college it was the same way. No major health problems, not picky about food, ate quite a bit, and the number of times going to the toilet for excretion was normal. Not very close to my parentsDoctor's answer:
In traditional Chinese medicine, physical illness is often caused by low spleen and stomach function, leading to insufficient qi and blood. The spleen is considered the foundation of postnatal health and the source of qi and blood generation. When the spleen and stomach are healthy, qi and blood are abundant, resulting in well-nourished muscles and strong limbs. Conversely, when they are weak, the body becomes emaciated, and limbs become weak and feeble.To treat emaciation, it is first necessary to rule out chronic conditions such as hyperthyroidism, liver disease, kidney disease, and tumors. Then, herbal medicine treatment can be highly effective. The issue of being underweight is more complex than being overweight, as individuals who want to gain weight have varying conditions. Broadly, they can be categorized into four types: frail type, malabsorption type, high metabolism type, and overworked type.