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I am about 20 weeks pregnant and wanted to know how can I keep my weight in control. I have previous history of PCOD and I am continuing my medication for Thyroid. With hunger pangs increasing everyday,I fear my weight would go very high by the time of my delivery. What food items are suggested at frequent intervals for a case like mine. Thanks f

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Avoid sugar n oily food Walk Hv more of fruits sprouts vegetables Connect with a dietician fr a diet chart ... Read More

Hello, could you please suggest me daily break fast and lunch and dinner routine to maintain my weight. As my stomach is getting fat and I don't like it.

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You need to take high fiber low fat diet. Drink lot of water everyday. Take small and frequent meals at regular intervals of 2-3 hrs. Avoid outside food completely. Ask me directly for customized diet ... Read More

I am maintaining 16 hours fast and 8 hours eating window everyday to maintain weight as I stay in hostel and don't get healthy non-obese making food here and have a very hectic schedule. Can I eat as much as I want during my eating window?

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Hi, Stick to the rules and you will definitely loose weight. #Cut back on sugars and starches. #Eat protein, good fat and vegetables. #Drink more water #Choose small meals. #Use small plates. #Take go ... Read More

Sir/ma'am, I want to maintain my weight, I am 20 yrs old and my height is 5 ft 6 inches. I eat 3 idlis and some sambhar for breakfast, 4 roti and as much as vegetables( potato, paneer, kadi, spinach) and dal can come in it, for lunch.2 rotis and a cup of dal a cup of hot milk for dinner. Is it enough?? I stay in college hostel, so what to avoid and

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Take high fiber low fat diet. Drink lot of water everyday. You are taking only 3 -4 meals take frequent meals at regular intervals of 2-3 hrs in a day.Take fermented foods mainly as a hosteler and spr ... Read More

Hello Dr, My current weight is 62kg, I want to reduce a minimum of 4-5kg in 2 months. My diet - breakfast - veg sandwich/ Plain paratha with milk tea Lunch - 2Roti with Vegetables or Dal Post Lunch- 1 cup green tea Evening Snack - 1cup coffee with dry fruits Dinner- 2Roti with Vegetables or Rice with Dal Please suggest my diet to Maintain my wei

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Hello user There are many reason of being overweight or obese . Improper liver functions .Pcod . Endocrine imbalance ( diabetes/ thyroid) . Psychological problems . Physical inactive . Improper dietar ... Read More

My weight is 115 kg and height 178cm age 49 kg .I am in defence so needed to loose weight and maintain ideal weight.so what is the procedure to loose weight easily and maintain it.

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Your Body mass index is 36.3 and around 36 kg more than the ideal weight according to your weight. You will be getting max benefit from Bariatric surgery. Without it, it will be very difficult for you ... Read More

I m 24yr old and my weight 83 around and hight 5'10"ft sir what should I do for mainten my weight

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Take balanced and nutritious diet plan according to ur height and weight. Contact me through practo direct consultation ... Read More

Hi Doctor i have a problem that my medical fitness examination held on upcoming 1 month and my weight gained approx 15 kg and now i received call up letter to attend this examination . so i want to ask you what kind of supplements need to take is it safe ? or not .

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Take high fiber low fat diet. Drink lot of water everyday. Take small and frequent meals at regular intervals of 2-3 hrs. Avoid outside food completely. Ask me directly for customized diet plan for yo ... Read More

I have recently lost around 18kgs in 4 months through a planned diet. Now i would like to know how can i maintain this weight.

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Actual weight matches your height then you must have five meals in a day with healthy choices like milk n milk products, veg ( cabbage, brinjal, cauliflower, carrot, onion,tomatoes),salad twice in a d ... Read More

I Am 15 year boy with 5 9 height and 78.2 kg weight I want to lose my weight and make muscle so I went to gym daily so give me daily diet so I could make my body well maintained and muscle and 6 Packs

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Sure ,we will help you We have a diet for muscle building and for 6 pack abs But before prescribing any thing we need some information like . Vitals . Purpose of joining gym . Medical history . Family ... Read More

Respect sir or mam plz guide me for maintaining healthy lungs What is a safest way to maintaining a healthy lungs What the things we should do for maintaining healthy lungs

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Wear mask in dusty area , avoid travelling if AQI is high , avoid passive smoking and smoking, regularly do deep breathing exercises! ... Read More

Experiencing low libido and not able to maintain erection. Recently started. Recently started taking pivasta 4mg. Any relation?

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Dear Practo User, Let me explain you about your issue in brief - Often frequent masturbation leads to erection problems and penis shrinkage. It seems to me you have been indulged in doing masturbat ... Read More

I followed a weight gain diet for many days I gained 10kgs - 43kg to 53kg Now if I come back to my earlier habits like 3 meals a day - lunch - 300g rice dal egg Dinner - same Brkfast - 60g sattu milkshake Is it enough to maintain that weight or will I start to lose.. Please sir/ma'am I am very confused..

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Hi this s Dietician sheetal here Yes, u hav to maintain with physical activity also U want to loose Weight r gain weight May i knw ur height ... Read More

I have gained so much extra weight post pregnancy along with other symptoms too such as bloating and fatigue too. I feel unusual increased appetite and migraine too at times. Please help me to know the diet plan that can help me reduce some fat. I again want to have slim fit body. Exercise only didnt work.

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Pls let me know if we can have a one on one consultation to understand better. ... Read More

I am 12 weeks 3 days pregnant and till now I have gained around 2kgs of weight. However I see this drastic weight gain in last 2 weeks . It is is like gaining every 2 days. Is this normal. I have conceived through ivf and have those medications since transfer day. Currently my feet are always little swollen and constantly bloated. But js this weigh

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Consult please. ... Read More

I'm 34 years old. I'm unable to maintain erection during sexual intercourse. Please suggest medication and even natural diet or remedies to help maintain erections as I get hard but unable to maintain it for more than a minute most of the times

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Hi, am saikrishna 31 years and 86 kgs and 5'9 height, I recently increased in weight and tried to reduce the weight I had intermittent fasting and regular fasting I got reduced from 91 kg to 86 kg in 2 weeks by following some keto diet I want to reduce the weight to 78 kgs and maintain the same. When I eat chapati or rice am getting weight as am ch

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Please get your done with complete blood profile test Then figure out any digestive issue is there in any form After that you can connect with me on practo with all these information to help better ... Read More

From last 1 year I couldn't maintain my hardness and most of the time I have urge to have sex but still feel low during intercouse and loose hardness. Currently took - Tadalafil & Dapoxetine Tablets Duraplus™ it worked for few time but at time even after having this there is no hardness at all .. and at time full hardness but with in a fraction

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You need detailed consultation and full examination of your sexual hormones …and all body tests including diabetes/ thyroid status Your daily routine etc Your problem can be resolved in 4-6 weeks wit ... Read More

I'm trying to lose my post delivery (pregnancy) fat and weight. Can i use phyolacca drops to lose weight? Along with proper diet. I have no other problems currently. Perfectly fit. Do suggest if phytolacca can be used and how to consume?

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How can I maintain healthy gums to prevent future swelling?

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Hello! Brushing twice daily, tongue cleaning, Flossing if there are spaces, rinsing after each meal and snacking ... Read More

How can I maintain the results of front teeth treatment?

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Can you please reframe your question. Brushing and flossing maintains your teeth. Regular dental check ups also helps. ... Read More

Hi I am in my 27th week of my pregnancy and have not gained much weight I have gained only 1kg and also have gone for blood test and everything seems to be normal. Any issue ?

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Hi. I am into 23 days of post partum now. My pregnancy weight on the day of delivery was 77kg. Height 5'4". Now within 20 days I am now 65 kgs. So much weight loss within so short period of time. Is this normal? Baby weight is 3.1 kg. Kindly advise what to do ?

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Absolutely normal The sooner u loose weight the better it is Concentrate on a good protein rich diet ... Read More

I am not gaining much weight in pregnancy during second trimester in fact i am losing weight. But all scan reports till 23 weeks are normal. Currently i am 25 weeks

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No worry ... Read More

Hi I started off my pregnancy journey with 62kg i lost weight in first trimester due to morning sickness,nausea now 19 weeks completed am still 61.10kg am i gaining enough weight or is it a concern I have anamoly in 22 weeks

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It should increase ... Read More

Hi, My wife is pregnant of 6 week and her weight is 37kg for the height 4'9 ..will it affect child birth or any other problems

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As such no direct affect ... Read More

Is maintain 500 injection given in muscular area? Currently 4th month of high risk pregnancy. Started the injection today the injection site is sore

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Connect please ... Read More

Dear Doctor I have 18 week twin pregnancy from IVF, my belly is slightly increasing but I have gain 500gm weight till now, due to high progesterone supplements my appetite is not increasing so much. So is it normal or something I have to be more cautious in these weeks. Kindly guide

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I am currently 31 weeks pregnant and I have gained 7kgs till 7 months. My weight was 65kgs and now it's 72.5kg. 24.5 was my BMI in starting month of pregnancy. Shall I concerned about this slow weight gain , is it bad? Kindly advise

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You don't need to worry about weight gain as long as the growth of the baby is corresponding to the weeks by lmp ... Read More

Hi , I am 20 weeks 2 days now. On 12th week , I was 50.7 kg. Now I am 55 kgs. I have gained more than 4 kgs in last 8 weeks. Is this normal ? . My food habits are regular. Should I be worried ?. How much weight gain is expected in pregnancy ? I am 153 cms in height.

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Total of 9-12 kgs of weight gain above pre pregnancy weight is normal. It's okay if you gained 4kgs in 8 weeks ... Read More

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