Food Allergies Treatment

Question by tonireese0314: What possible medical reasons can cause unexplained weight gain?
I had Gastric Bypass 3.5 yrs ago. In the last 6 mo. I have been steadily gaining weight. I eat right. I don’t eat anything that I shouldn’t. I have even cut out things that I thought MIGHT cause problems, i.e potatoes and rice. I don’t eat any wheat based products (I have an allergy to wheat) I stick to meat veggies, fruit, and some dairy. If I allow myself a treat, it is a sugarfree popsicle, or fudgesicle. I am very fustrated. I have gained about 40lbs and it is scaring the heck out of me. I would have to say the only bad thing that I do, is probably not get enough exercise. But even at that I am probably only eating between 1200-1500 tops in calories, but I have put on 4lbs in 2days. I am going to go insane if I can’t find the answers. A friend suggested that maybe I am eating to much fruit. As far as the lack of exercise, I can understand maybe not losing, but the gain is what is so puzzling. This is why I am looking at maybe a medical reason. I did have my thyroid checked,its okay

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Answer by ?Trish
My godmother had a cyst in her tummy for years without even knowing. She thought she was just gaining weight, but it was actually the cyst growing. This or a tumor could cause it, you should really see a doctor.

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Question by Jessica: How can I help my thin toddler with food allergies gain weight?
I have a 19 month old son who is allergic to peanuts, eggs, any kind of dairy, and soy. He is thin, but not dangerously thin. How do I fatten him up if he is allergic to some of the most fattening things for toddlers (peanut butter, cheese, butter, etc.)? He drinks rice milk and hemp milk and loves them. Do you have any smoothie or food recipes that might help my little guy? Thanks in advance.

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Answer by asrai
He’s fine the way he is. Just offer him healthy foods and he’ll be fine. Some children are slight.

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Question by Kristy K: 11 mo old with Failure to Thrive-has Milk Protein Allergy, what can he drink to gain weight?
My son has been breastfed for 11 months and is only 16 lbs. He has been diagnosed with Failure To Thrive since the age of 6 mo. but he hates formula and refuses to drink it unless it is mixed with 75% breast milk. I want to change him over to other liquids that will make him gain weight, but he will boycott them because of the taste.

Although he loved Pediasure, it has milk protein (Casein) and gave him a horrible allergic reaction. Are there any high-calorie nutritious things I can give him to drink?

Please help. Thanks!
We have tried Nutramigen specifically for allergies and 2 different soy formulas.

Regular Soy milk does not have enough calories/nutrients to make him grow.

Dr’s just want him to drink more formula or high cal. drink but I can’t get him to do it.
PS. Lactose (sugar)free does not mean Casein (protein) Free, Lactose intolerance is different than a milk allergy. I feel like this is hopeless.. praying for a miracle.

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Answer by photofemale810
i would just consult your pediatrician about something like that, they would know what is best. esp. if he has allergic reactions to things, i wouldn’t trust what someone on yahoo answers has to say, they may endanger your child.

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Question by wouldnt you like to know: how can i gain some weight?
alright this is usually the other way around people asking how to loose weight but i have a problem gaining weight im 19 years old, 5,11 and weigh 130 i eat all the time weather it be chicken steak pasta stuff like that but it never works i always stay around 130 no matter how much i eat
i do have allergies to peanut butter and nuts (almonds, tree nuts, peanuts, you get it all of them) so i cant try to eat that on a daily basis to help me out but i need some advice how to gain some pounds im not interested in buying hundreds of dollars of weight gainer so thats out of the question
so who can help me
thats the thing i do lift weight i played foorball my last two years of high school and lifted everyday, i maxed out on bench at 200 and my squat was 225

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Answer by Maddy
Well, muscle weighs more than fat, so maybe you could try building some muscle. Don’t just eat a ton more food, especially junk food, because that could be really bad for your body.

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Question by NOT USING Y!A ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!!!: Weight gain? Need help with this.?
I know it’s weird to hear this, but I need to gain weight. I am underweight and I’d like to gain a healthy weight. You see, I’m 17 5’3″ and only 104 lbs. I want to gain a little but every time I try, it doesn’t work. I stay right around 102-104.
I have two main food allergies: Milk and Shellfish and I have problems digesting carbs once in a while, so I’m on a strict diet as it is.
What are your ideas on me to gain weight?

And yes, I’ve tried eating a bag of chips and sitting on the couch, that just gave me heartburn lol. I want to do this as healthy of a way as possible that way I can keep a good diet, good habits, and be healthy.

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Answer by ny
Those who are extremely lean tend to have weaker immune systems,
making them prone to infections, surgical complications, and slower
recovery times for illness. They tend to have low muscle mass, and
less than ideal hair, teeth, and skin composition. They may have
disruptions in the ability to regulate hormones and protect bone
health, and women could become unable to menstruate.
There are many reasons why people may find it hard to gain weight.
Genetics can obviously play a role, but individual personalities and
the environment can be strong factors.
Some people are just more physically active, they tend to move around
more,
burning more calories than they take in. In children, the inability
to gain weight may signal a condition
known as “failure to thrive,” which means a kid is not growing
appropriately for his/her age. This may be caused by an illness, or
eating patterns dictated by a parental idiosyncrasy.
Being able to eat anything with abandon is also deceiving — even the
skinny need to worry about having too much sugar and fat for good
health. Poor diets can lead to ailments such as heart disease,
stroke, and
cancer.
If you want to put on weight, you should work out, to insure that you
put on muscle and not fat. Healthy weight gain, just like healthy
weight loss, takes time and
requires a conscious effort to apply good habits.
Recommended Ways to Gain Weight
Have meals with the right balance of proteins, carbohydrates, and the
right kinds of fat (such as unsaturated and monounsaturated fats,
olive oil, canola oil, pistachios, almonds and walnuts). Heinemann
suggests the following ratio: 60%-70% carbohydrates, 10%-15% protein,
and a small amount of fat.
Eat foods higher in calories, vitamins, and minerals, as opposed to
higher in fat or sugar.
Pack more nutritious calories in each serving. For example, you may
add grated cooked eggs to mashed potatoes, ground chicken to soups and
gravies, cheese in casseroles, eggs, and soups, and nonfat dried milk
in soups, shakes, milk, and mashed potatoes.
If you get too full too fast, try having more high-calorie foods or
slices of foods as opposed to consuming the whole thing (raisins
versus grapes, granola and Grape Nuts versus corn flakes, mango slices
versus the whole mango).
Limit drinking beverages to a half-hour before and after a meal.
Drink mixed juices (apple/berry, peach/orange/banana as opposed to
one juice beverages) for a higher calorie intake.
With moderation, you may add in good fat sources to meals such as
nuts, avocado, olives, and fatty fish (salmon and mackerel).
Snack in between meals. Nuts, dried fruits, and yogurt are good
options, but it’s also important to find nutritious foods that you
will enjoy.
Have a nutritious snack before bedtime, such as a peanut butter
sandwich.

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