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My height is 5"6 What should the ideal weight be as per my height? At the moment my weight is 72kgs Please advice.

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Hello there. Calculate your BMI and if it's more than 25, you are overweight and need to lose weight and if your BMI is under 20, then you need to gain weight. BMI can be calculated by dividing you ... Read More

I am not gaining weight and height is also short so please suggest why this is happening and is anything can be done now to increase in height and weight.

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Yes your weight can be increased by homeopathic treatment without any sideeffects and rapidly ... Read More

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Sir my 3years old son is not getting height and weight. He is active but not getting weight and height. His weight is 10 kg and height is 82 cm.

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By this age your child must weigh atleast 13 to 14 kg and must grow to a height of atleast 3 feet. But growth rate is variable from child to child and it can be influenced by hereditary, nutritional ... Read More

I am 15 year old...height and weight is 63 kg and 5ft 6in respectively.... Is my height and weight proper ? How much more I can grow in height ( I am very tensed for my height ) ? What exercises I should do to boost my height ? Is there any medications to increase height ?

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Height is genetically determined so no medication or exercise can help. If hormone deficiency is the reason then medication can help. ... Read More

Reducing weight I am over weight I should be 55 but I am 75 kgs Increasing height I should be tall Pls give some important tips to reduce weight and increase height

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Hi, avoid junk foods, oily & fatty foods, outside eating, fried items. Add more green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, skipping, cycling, swimming etc.., ... Read More

Hello sir/madam my height and weight are not increasing since 3 years even though my food intake is good Age 18 Height 5 feet 4 inch Weight 54kgs Plz give me some tips to gain height and weight

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What is average height of your parents?? ... Read More

Hi doctor, My daughter is 3 years 6 months old her weight is 14.3 kgs and height is 100 cms. Is her weight and height normal. Also, i want to increase her weight

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According to WHO growth charts, it's 0 to -1SD Which is normal However to increase your daughter's weight, give her 2 meals and 2-3 snacks, Increase the energy content by adding ghee, add fruits, vege ... Read More

Dear Sir What should be the weight for my height. and kindly suggest what should be the TDS value of water we should drink

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Sure ,we will help you Your weight should be in between 73-76 kg depending on body frame. But before prescribing any thing we need some information like . Vitals . Purpose . Medical history . Family ... Read More

Is there any chances to increase my height and weight .my age is 20 .if means suggest me what to do

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You should meet an Endocrinologist.. All the best. ... Read More

I am 15 year old boy....having height 5ft 6 inch and weight 62 kg .....Is my height and weight proper according to my age ? How much more I can grow in height on average ? What activities I should follow in order to increase my height naturally ? Also is there any medication to increase height that I can take ?

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Hello.. Boys generally grow till the age of 21..so I think you'll gain some more height...but yes height depends on race,your ancestors, nutrition, environment and various other factors too...you can ... Read More

My height is 5'5" (165 cm) and my weight is around 53–54 kg. A dietitian suggested gradually reaching around 60 kg and eating something nourishing every 2–3 hours instead of having two heavy meals. What does Ayurveda recommend for healthy weight gain in my case? Is frequent eating every 2–3 hours appropriate, or should I wait unti

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At 5'5" (165 cm) and 53–54 kg, your BMI is approximately 19.5–19.8, which is within the normal range. However, if you wish to gain some healthy weight, a gradual increase toward 58–6 ... Read More

I am 16 years old, 60 kg weight and 5'10 height. My Father's height is 5'7 and mother's height is 5'2. I haven't seen any growth since 1.5 -2 years in my Height. My goal is to reach 6 feet above which would help me to perform better in my sport. I do strength training (Gym), Sprinting, Streching regularly and a follow a balanced diet and sleep atle

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Hello Your height is appropriate considering your parents height and calculating mid parental height. It depends on various other factors also apart from genetic also like dietary, environmental, pub ... Read More

Hello, I'm a 21 year old female. Current weight is 73 kgs, height is 5ft 2 in. I have been on and off on diets and excercise due to exam seasons but otherwise regular but still only lost around 2.6 kgs of weight since January. I want to know about GLP1 medication for weight loss. I have been consistent in strength training and cardio, still I canno

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you can go to the Glp1 analog medication line sitagliptine weekly but it is time taken continue for 6months for this you visit the clinic ... Read More

I am currently 5'10 with 60kg weight at 16 years 8 months Age. My height growth has slowed down since age 15 due to lack of nutrition and physical activity. My goal is to reach above 6 feet, I am improving diet and physical fitness to reach maximum height growth. What would be a complete nutritious diet and physical activities to maximize height g

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What ever diet you follow, it’s hard for you to go beyond your parents height, well you can do stretching if your mom and dad are above 6 ... Read More

My daughter is 11 years old and weighs 22kg and her height is 128 cm. She has not attained puberty yet. Wanted to know about her chance of increase in height. Should we consider her low height now or wait

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Hi Her height is less than 3 rd percentile ( means short stature). Although her height will increase as she haven’t attained puberty yet, but she.needs evaluation. ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I'm a 21-year-old male (turning 22 in September) and I'm 5'6" (168 cm). I'd like to know whether my growth plates have fused and if I have any remaining natural height growth potential. Could you please advise: - Which imaging test is most appropriate (hand/wrist X-ray, knee X-ray, or something else)? - Should I visit an orthopedic do

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At 21 years of age, significant natural height growth is unlikely, because the growth plates are usually fused by this stage in males. Exceptions can occur with markedly delayed puberty or certain hor ... Read More

How to know if there is any height growth left and if I can grow and if I can so how should I proside

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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app ... Read More

My height is 5'7 and weight is 53 and what should be my ideal weight Iam so lean any tips to increase weight I eat protein food but still same weight

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Hello, pls connect with me through app directly. ... Read More

Hello Eceryone I am a 27-year-old female struggling with weight loss. My current weight is around 75 kg and height is 163 cm. Even when I follow a strict diet, avoid sugar/outside food, and try to maintain a calorie deficit, I find it very difficult to lose weight and regain easily. I have hypothyroidism and I’m concerned there may be underly

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

I am a female of 36 years age. My height is 5'1 and my weight is 65. I gained 5 kg weight past 6 months. How to loose weight. If I diet, I feel hungry and I have severe hairfall and frequent urination even after drinking small cup of water. How can I overcome these issues. Any Suggestions, please?

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just by diet and exercise no need of medicines but take proper nutritions diet not just carbs . ... Read More

I am 5.7 at 16,my father is same as mine and mother is 5.5,what can be my max height if my puberty started after 14 and last year I grew 3 inches

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Possible ... Read More

I am 5foot 7 inches at 16, father also same and mother 5,5 what can be my maximum height, if I started puberty late

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Yes its a hope, consult superspecialist like endocrinologist ... Read More

So my current weight is 67 kg and my height is 5'2. I am highly vitamin b12 vitamin d and iron deficienct person. My vitamin b12 level was 118pg/ml. Vitamin D was 21.47 and iron was 36 ug/dl. Right now I am not sure how to manage my vitamins level and have the weight loss. I am always tired and feel fatigue. In addition, on monday I am keeping fast

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Hello, pls connect me through practo app directly. ... Read More

Height is not increasing upto mart he is only 114cm Is there any diagnosis or treatment. Please advise

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Yes Have to evaluate kindly consult once physically to nearby pediatrician ... Read More

Hi All, my son will be turning 3 years on 17 july 26. His birth length was 48 cm and current height is 91.5 cm. Birth Weight was 2.6 and current is 14 kg. Is the current height and weight normal? My husband's height is 5'3 and mine is 5'5. Our son looks small in height with his peers. Is it normal and what can be done to increase height??

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At almost 3 years, a height of 91.5 cm and weight of 14 kg are both within the normal range. Weight is appropriate, while height is on the shorter side of normal but not concerning by itself. Since bo ... Read More

Hi! I'm diabetic type 1 patient since 2012 and looking for improvement in all health but my main concern is height as I want growth in height.

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To tell you honestly there is as such no medication for height increase.. Also you can start with surya namaskars and other yoga asanas to help you with the same ... 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 am 19 yrs and my height is around 164cm can my height increase if i do gymming and my parents height are father 5.4 and mother 4.10

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At age 19 height increase???? Sorry bone ends collided least or zero chance ... Read More

Hello I am simmi I am 23 years old...n my height is upto 4.10 which is very short and my mom is 5.2 ... So can I grow 3/4 inches ..?? Which would help me a lot

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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

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