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What is calorie? Is weight gain and weight loss based on calorie intake? Which foods are high in calories? Which foods are low in calories? Who can explain???

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Yes it is based on calorie.. Foods like high sugar and sugar based foods and high fat are high in calorie Salads and fruits r low in calorie ... Read More

How many calories do i need to take every day for weight gain? I have consulted many but there is no improvement in weight gain.

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Hello Hope you are doing well Please let me know first your parameters like Age - Height - Weight - Then only i can say about your calories ... Read More

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Please suggest me how many calories I need per day to gain weight... My height 5'1 ...weight 43.. Please help

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As per height your weight is low. A well designed diet chart is the need. Kindly consult online for discussion ... Read More

I can't gaining weight. I also take high calories diet. Eat 4 to 5 meals in a day. But i can't gain weight. Plz tell me best solution to gain weight

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Take high protein diet. Ask me directly for customized diet plan for you. ... Read More

How to gained weight fast. And what are tablets to gain weight I Daily eat 4000 calorie diet and light weight exercise but weight not increases

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Normally ppl thing that diet planning is very easy for eg if they eat lots of food without consulting , even you can gain or or if they eat less they can lose weight. But diet planning is done on the ... Read More

Hello Sir /mam, I am vegetarian and I am quite thin .So I am trying to gain weight from last few months. I increased my calorie intake but still i am not observing any positive result. Can you suggest me something that I can go for to gain weight.

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Weight gain is a slow an steady process. Healthy muscle gain is what is required at your age. A balanced diet will promote muscle  and over all development. In case of non-vegetarians, there are lot ... Read More

I m gaining weight , but after some days I lose .. . I HV only 35 KGS I m eating well .... Taking good amount of calories, proteins and gaining weight also but when I drop ... I loose again

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You need to take high protein diet. Ask me directly for customized diet plan for you. ... Read More

Hi, I want to know how Do I gain weight? I eat properly but I think I'm not getting the the required calories diet per day or nutrients. I don't gain weight at all.

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Take high protein diet and balanced nutrition and do exercises. Non veg paneer egg milk and milk products soyabean dal chana and butter ghee dry fruits. Contact me through practo direct consultation ... Read More

I am 17 years old and my weight is 46 kg . A month ago i increased my calorie intake and also joined gym to gain weight but nothing happened , now trainer has advised me to take weight gainer.So should i take it or not? Also i am able to take only around 2000 calories max. in whole day through food. And If yes which gainer i should take? Plz help.

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Before prescribing diet plan I need to know proper information like urs medical history Family history etc. Contact me through practo direct consultation for further information surely help you. ... Read More

I want to increase my weight , is it wise to use weight gainers which are in market such as ' Nutrigain' or 'Endura mass' for a limited period, since I am unable to get at least 2000 calories per day.

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Hello,, 1.Include Calories In Your Diet- Everything we eat has some calorie content. So like we eat food with fewer calories to lose weight, we need to eat food that has more calories to gain weight. ... Read More

I have been diagnosed with pcod but i am not on any kind of meds, but i am having hard time dealing with it. I am unable to sleep at night, after getting up i am still tired, mood swings, intrusivr thoughts and what not. I have gained a lot of weight and want to start with supplements which can help me manage my weight and pcos

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PCOD can affect sleep, mood, weight and energy levels due to hormonal imbalance and insulin resistance, so your symptoms are quite common. Along with lifestyle changes (daily exercise, weight control ... Read More

I am an 18-year-old male currently living in Kota. My weight is very low, only 37kg, and I feel like I am losing more weight recently. I want to gain muscle and reach a healthy weight, but I have a very low appetite. I am a student on a tight budget. Please suggest if I need any blood tests (like thyroid or CBC) to find the cause of weight loss, an

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Hello patient, I can understand your worry, At 18 years and 37 kg, being underweight with recent weight loss should not be ignored. A budget-friendly high-calorie, high-protein diet with proper meal ... Read More

Iam eating veg nov neg and protein powder but no weight gain Doing some exercises also Why my life Is very like this Why iam not able to increase weight Current weight 54 age 26

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Hi Please do a blood test and check for thyroid levels, diabetes profile, iron Vitamin D and B12 levels. What is your height? If everything in the blood report is fine, then you have to look at nu ... Read More

My baby was born on 13th feb 20206, 6 weeks earlier than expected and her birth weight was 1.52kgs. She is almost 3 months now (corrected age 1.5months) and her weight is 3kgs. She was also recently diagnosed with laryngomalacia. I wanted to check if the weight gain is normal by 3rd month? She is on combination feeding. She is otherwise an active

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Yes her weight is very less after 3months ... Read More

My baby is 2 month 1 week old she has gained 200 grams in 15 days is it less should I start top feed

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That is fine.Continue breastfeeding on demand only.Formula feeds easy to give but future immunity issues are there .Avoid it as weight gain is good.And follow your Pediatrician opinion on regular basi ... Read More

Hi, I am facing issue to reduce weight, my face is became round which is making me depressed..I don't eat much still gained lots of weight, I walk other than that no exercise I am able to do..because I get body pain ,tiredness ,breathless feeling..I really want to lose weight please help me out ..I have pcod/pcos issue. No thyroid, nothing I have ,

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

My baby birth weight -3.190 kg 45 days - 4.960 kg 77 days - 5.620 kg 101 days- 5.950 kg Is it normal ? I m worried as the weight gain has decreased

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Kindly consult once for discussion ... Read More

My child is 6 year old (girl). She hits all milestones on time and is active. Birth weight was 3.11 kg but we have faced struggle in weight gain in later years. Her appetite is much better now. She eats nutritious food and loves fruits and vegetables.  Not a picky eater. Currently she is only 15kg and 108 cm in height. We try to include more p

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For 6 yrs girl 15kg expected weight should be 18-20kg Possible causes : Inadequate calorie/protein intake Recurrent infections Worm infestation Malabsorption Chronic disease (rare but important) Wh ... Read More

I'm 17 year old and my weight is 38 kg I want to gaing weight also I feel low and my skin also look. Too dull with dark circle (mai diet bnate but phir follow nhi kr paate ache se)

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Being underweight at this level can sometimes involve anemia, thyroid issues, or deficiencies (like iron, B12, vitamin D 1. Eat more calories—but the right kind Carbohydrates: rice, chapati, oats, po ... Read More

I want to weight -gain but I can't anymore.. Can I take Ayuvya i-gain tablet ?is it suitable for me?

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Tablets are not a solution. It's only in addition to a balanced wholesome diet that tablet can help . Regular balanced meals with a balance of excercise and rest will help you in the long run . Book a ... Read More

Hello doctors... I have 32weeks 5days premature baby. It's been 21 days for today. She is now 35 weeks. Is it possible to preemies gain weight 100g to 200g per day?

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Not per week . Per month 300 -500 gms . Continue breast feeding Warm care ... Read More

My baby birth weight is 3 kg now she is 1 month 20 days old and her weight is 3.77 is this normal gain or less

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Hii All newborn baby first 7 days lose weight upto 10%. Then gradually gaining weight 20-30g/day. ... Read More

Hello I am 42 years old and weight is 58 kg. I have no medical issue. I want to increase my weight around 4 kg. Please suggest diet for me to increase my weight. I am vegetarian. Thank you so much

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Hi, to gain 4 kg healthy weight, aim for a small calorie surplus with protein-rich vegetarian meals. Include: milk/curd/paneer, dal/rajma/chole, soy/tofu, nuts, peanut butter, banana, rice, roti, pot ... Read More

Hi Dr My baby girl is 2.8kg at birth and now she is one year one mnth and she is 8.6kg. She is active and eating well. She started walking on her own from 11th mnth itself. She is responsing to her name and even pointing out few things when i ask the name of animal or things. She is having 3 meals and 2 snacks daily along with breastmilk 2 times a

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As per your child's diet and developmental growth , she seems to be perfectly normal and growing at a fairly good pace. You should not worry as long as she is active and gaining milestones. You should ... Read More

I am on escitalopram 10 mg once daily in the night for anxiety and depression. Tried sertraline 50 mg previously but stopped as it wasn't that effective for handling my anxiety disorder. Now escitalopram whenever i was on it, has caused atleast 5 to 6 kg weight gain and i find it extremely hard to loose weight when on the drug escitalopram. I don't

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Escitalopram can be associated with weight gain in some individuals. You can discuss with your psychiatrist about adjusting your current treatment, either increasing the dose of Sertraline if 50 mg wa ... Read More

My cousin doesn't eat anything. Whenever we try to feed rice and dal she keeps avoiding it and does not eat the rice. Her weight is 9 kg and she looks very thin. What can we feed her so that she can eat and gain some weight?

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What is her age ? Need more history. ... Read More

Need to know why the weight gain is so high even when food consumption is nominal

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Hi Please do a basic blood test panel to understand if there’s any other reason causing your weight gain. ... Read More

Hello doctor, I am struggling with many problems at the same time. For example, my weight does not increase. I am very thin and my weight never increases even after eating very good food. Sometimes my digestion is fine and sometimes it becomes worst. My skin also stays dull, loose, and dry. I have tried many things — I have taken protein and

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TLC and lymphocytes count is high .its due to viral infection ongoing or inflammatory process. This can contribute to poor digestion, poor appetite, and difficulty gaining weight. Thalassemia minor al ... Read More

Hello doctor, I am struggling with many problems at the same time. For example, my weight does not increase. I am very thin and my weight never increases even after eating very good food. Sometimes my digestion is fine and sometimes it becomes worst. My skin also stays dull, loose, and dry. I have tried many things — I have taken protein and

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I took abortion pills 5 days back and my weight is increasing and I am fasting eating in a limit still it is happening why is that

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Hormonal responses of pill. For more questions, kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ... Read More

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