Heart probs

[gopo92]

Can being really underweight cause CAD , heart attack and other heart problems. I am severely underweight due to intestinal ulcer and i have a BMI of only 13 . If yes then why does being underweight cause these probs

[bbxx]

Sometimes I think doctors skip the simple things because they are dealing with complex things so often. I dont know though, just a guess. :)

[curmudgen]

This post appeared on the Heart Disease forum as well....seeking answers to difficult problems is hard.

[yarrow]

This person has posted here before on the same subject.  It appears to be a complicated situation not amenable to the usual advice.

[curmudgen]

Didn't think of that....would have thought his doctor had checked.

[bbxx]

Maybe you have parasites?

[curmudgen]

You need medical advice immediately - you need to eat more protein rich foods and increase your total caloric intake....do an internet search - BMI 13 - if you do not believe me.

[gopo92]

Is it possible that i am not gaining weight because i dont exercise. I eat enough food but still cant get my weight up

[curmudgen]

Severe malnutrition changes your metabolism and you begin to breakdown your proteins for nutrients...you are destroying your own muscle for energy.

[bbxx]

Not sure why, but people that have anorexia have had heart attacks. I hope you can get get the help you need and get better.

[SassyLassie]

I have not heart that, but, it makes sense, especially if being underweight is caused by not eating the right kinds of foods in order for you to get the necessary nutrients you need.

You need to see a good doctor that is familiar with nutrition and and supplements so you can take things that will help with the ulcer. I would suggest that you also take 2 ounces of aloe vera juice daily, this will help with the ulcer and also, take a good, food replacement drink daily too, in fact, I just read on that and the article said when you are severely underweight, you should take these drinks in between meals to help build up your system again.