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I am 20 yrs.my height is 5'3'' and my weight 45kg.please suggest me any medicine for gaining height and weight

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Please consume more raw/steamed/half boiled vegetables. use unfiltered(preferably home made) atta for chapati. have either cow's milk or no milk at all. avoid refined oil/sugar. avoid packed foods of ... Read More

I am 22 years old & 5'2 in height which doctor specialist should I consult for weight gain & height growth?

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

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I want gain height and weight .. please let me know it if it's possible at age of 25 with some supplements or any medicines

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

My daughter who is 14 months not gaining weight and height although she eats properly and takes milk. She gained very good weight in first 3 months after that she is very slow gainer. She is only 8 kgs at 14 months .. height 72 cm. What may be the possible reason for her slow gain .. her birth weight was 3.1 kg and height was 19.5 cm.. she looks ve

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She requires a proper growth and physical examination and a good nutitional history and counselling .so you must seek a pediatrician's help by personally visiting ... Read More

I have just turned 18 . I look so weak and lifeless from past 1 yr . Also I never feel hungry . I want to get healthy and also to gain some height and healthy weight . Currently I m 5.1 , I want to be at least 5.5. Please help me and let me know if I can still gain height . Please help me.

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You need to take high protein diet. Take small and frequent meals at regular intervals. Please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for you. ... Read More

As my age is 25 years but my height is 4.9 inches and weight 42 I am looking like a child so Atleast I want gain some weight what I need to do

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Hello user Sure ,we will help you But before prescribing any thing we need some information like . Vitals . Purpose . Medical history . Family history . Occupation . Physical activity . Daily routine ... Read More

1.) What should I eat in my salad for gaining weight? 2.) What should I do for height gain as right now I am 5ft 1inch.

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You can include egg salad ,chickpeas salad , black chana salad for weight gain .you need to take high protein diet. Take small and frequent meals at regular intervals. Please ask me directly for perso ... Read More

My 3 year old daughter has not gained height and weight from last 10 months. She has remained constant at 10.5 g in weight and 87 cm in height. She does not eat egg or non veg. Has to force feed her daily. But she is very active and does not have significant issue in studying. She is very short on concentration. Need to know if its common to kids

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Hi my 3years old son doesn't eat any thing. He is not gaining weight and height. He falls ill always and I feel his immunity is less . Plz suggest

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Hi. We have to chart his height and weight. If not gaining truly then certain investigations need to be done. Better to have a thorough checkup. Bye ... Read More

I am 24 Years old i want to gain body weight and muscles. With small contribution of height also. I am pure veg. I know I am addicted to masterbtion. Help me in this and guide me properly.

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Hello sir Good evening May I know ur height and weight U can take up a direct consultation for detailed and easy diet chart which helps u in gaining weight and muscles Do not go for any artificial s ... Read More

Is it possible to gain weight or muscle by eating 3 meals a day.please help sir/ma'am. I eat Sattu milk shake as breakfast Lunch - rice dal and 1 omlette Dinner 4 rotis with vegetables or dal.. Is it possible to gain weight on these foods.

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These food options are good but they don’t contain sufficient protein,carbs , fat and micro - macronutrients You need to increase your diet intake for weight gain ... Read More

Sir and Ma'am, Was on nexito 20,tapered and currently on nexito 5.Weight gain is the issue, pls suggest any other SSRI with no weight gain. Regards

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Weight gain can occur with escitalopram (Nexito), especially with long-term use. However, the choice of an alternative antidepressant depends on your diagnosis, current symptom control, previous respo ... Read More

I am a 26-year-old female. Currently working in bank. I have been experiencing low appetite for quite some time and often do not feel hungry. I want to gain weight, but despite trying to eat properly, I am unable to gain weight. Sometimes I also feel weak and low on energy. Please suggest what could be the reason and whether I need any tests or tre

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Can provide proper diet plan for weight gain. Kindly consult and let me know height and weight. Thank you ... Read More

My 9 months baby's weight is not increasing properly. His birth weight was 3.6kg, and now, at 9 months, he is 7.2 kg only. He is on breastfeeding and solid food. Not on formula milk. He has always been on the below or lower side of the normal weight chart. His height and milestones are normal. What should I do to increase his weight?

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Don't worry! His weight has doubled from birth and he is hitting all milestones — he is a healthy, lean baby. Just make his food more filling — add ghee to every meal, give banana, egg, pa ... Read More

I have 10 months old baby.. she is 7.5 kg weight only..birth weight 3.1.. how to increase her weight.. what are the foods can I give please suggest..

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Weight is Gud . Don’t worry Give fruits and vegetables more like Apple puree … Palak rice and Kichidi with dal carrot beans ….. Continue breast feeding . ... Read More

Baby age :2 years. Birth weight was 1.94 kg and now at 24 months weight is 9.6 kg and height 85cm. Is the weight gain and height ok or on lesser side? I am offering him 3 major meals along with one snack everyday. Also baby is active through out the day and is a picky eater. Please suggest.

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Birth weight was on the lower side, but current height of 85 cm is reasonably okay for age. Weight of 9.6 kg is slightly on the lower side, especially if the child is a picky eater. If the baby is act ... 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

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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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

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