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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

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

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 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

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

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

My baby boy bw 2.4 kg...he was ariund 7 kg when 1 yr old at 13 month completion around 7.3 kg...now 16 months 7.8 kg...he has very poor appetite and eat very less he is on bm... He is late crawler...started at 10.5 month...walking stafted at 15 month. without support... Also now he prefers to crawl and walk sometimes when asked or busy playing... H

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Proper evaluation of child would be needed to asses for any deficiencies and the reason for developmental.delay and low weight gain. Kindly connect on practo or WhatsApp consultation at 811227783three ...  Read More

So I was slim and weighing 50-55kgs as per bmi. But last September that is September of 2025 I started noticing that my clothes stopped fitting me, I had gained weight around my tummy, hips and breast. I was in proper hourglass figure but now I have turned into pear shaped with heavy lower body. Now I do diet and exercises but my weight is constant

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. You can discuss via whatsapp on 971*66*33* ...  Read More

I am in 19th of pregnancy But not able to gain much weight even after having meals all day Before pregnancy it was 53kg and still its 53.7kg 3weeks back was 54kg

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I have lost 4 kg of weight, and my muscles feel loose/flabby. I eat well, walk regularly, sleep well, and do not have diabetes or thyroid issues. My vitamin D level was 18 when I tested it a year ago. I have no problems eating normal home-cooked food and no stomach pain. However, my stool floats and comes out in small, soft pieces. If I eat heavy o

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CHANGE LIFE STYLE N DIET PLAN DRASTICALLY FIRST. VIT D IS POOR. IT ALSO EFFECTS. UPRISE D60K ONCE A WEEK FOR EIGHT WEEKS FOLLOWED BY ONE PER MONTH FOR SIX MONTHS A COMPLETE THERAPY BY WHO. TRI ...  Read More

Hello I have IBS since 1.5 yr I m losing lot of weight daily I m worried I don't eat trigger dishes and when my period approaches my IBS gets worst and I lose weight suddenly pls help me to regain my body weight with all vitamins and minerals when undigested food passes body doesn't get enough nutrition I have leg cramps hair fall heart races dizz

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Hi, connect directly and get proper balanced diet. ...  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 weight

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You need gastroenterologist, T.minor is not a major issue . ...  Read More

I have been experiencing bloating after very meal and also symptoms of lactose intolerance. I have gained 16 kgs in 4 years and i don't know why

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

Pl suggest any over the counter weight gain supplement powder for female to gain weight. Current BMI is 15.8 with no medical issues

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A BMI of 15.8 indicates that you are significantly underweight. Before starting any supplement, it's important to ensure there is no underlying cause such as thyroid disorders, nutritional deficiencie ...  Read More

Attached is my scan report latest . My periods are irregular and have not got periods for 5 months . Blood test is done sugar and thyroid are normal . Prolactin is 26.7 . My weight is also is increasing and am 97kg now .

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Kindly connect for consultation ...  Read More

Hi, Myself deepak 27 year old male, I am 5'5" tall i weigh 60 kg..I am not able to gain weight please let me know what's the issue and how to tackle it. It will be of great help.

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Do deworming ...  Read More

My son is 11 years old and his weight is 49 kg which is more than all other age group children. Need to contact the doctor for this

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Yes definetely you should contact and in my opinion you should get him checked for his hormones and other investigations needed ...  Read More

Can I gain weight and go to the gym for regular exercise I want to stay Fit hence want the suggestions

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Howmuch is your weight ? ...  Read More

My 2 year old son had congenital unilateral hydronephrosis. And since 1 year he had darkness on neck, poor weight gain , drinks plenty of water and pee a lot . Night time also drinks so much water pee a lot . Is this any symptom of prediabetes, my son is so much active, constipated, 2 months back he went a pyeloplasty surgery, his recovery is so f

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Consult a paediatrician Weight gain doesn't look worrisome but the symptoms he us having should definitely be evaluated properly. Dont ignore and see a doctor asap ...  Read More

I'm using perfectil tab for hair ...will it cause any weight gain ..............please ans... ...,...

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Perfectil is a popular multivitamin supplement (contains biotin, zinc, iron, selenium, vitamins, etc.) used for hair loss, skin, and nails. Most people tolerate it well, but like any supplement, it ca ...  Read More

I have lost 15 lg weight in 40 days. I saw my weight was 101 kg on Wednesday & today is 103 kg. What could be the reason for gain?

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Okay it's 2 kg gain of weight. There are various follow up question I like to know Like weather you eat fast food in last 2 days very high carb? Did you check your weight just after a meal? And did ...  Read More

My baby girl age is 3momth 23days today..her birth weight is 2.55kg..now today her weight is4.5kg..is it normal?why so much less weight gain?pls help

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Weight gain per month is around 800 Gm to 1 kg till 6 month of age ...  Read More

My baby is 4 month load... In 3 month he have 6.200 kg wight.. In 4 month complet he have 6.400 weight.. Only200 gm incresing is it normal???

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Greetings. A 200g weight gain over a month is lower than the typical expected average of 400g to 600g for this age. However, infant growth often happens in sporadic bursts, and an overall weight of 6. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am a 32-year-old female, height 156 cm. My weight was 58 kg until March 2025, but it suddenly increased to 63 kg. Despite reducing sugar, exercising regularly, following diets, and trying home remedies, I have been unable to lose weight. I have had severe constipation since my pregnancy 8 years ago, along with bloating and abdominal

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Thanks for trusting Ayurved and choosing to take full charge of health and fitness. Hopefully u rechecked Thyroid function tests Sr insulin And cholesterol PCOS is syndrome of stress and leisure a ...  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

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