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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

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

Now my weight is 59kg . I do 45 min of walking every day. I want to gain weight I want to become 70kgs how much calories I should consume in a day keeping in account o walk 45 min a day

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You must have Vaata body type. U can gain weight easily if you work on two things 1.digestion system 2.relax mind As vaata body has tendency of bad digestion and High anxiety/restless patterns. ...  Read More

“I have slow digestion, frequent constipation, and a slow metabolism, which is causing easy weight gain. Can you suggest a diet plan to improve metabolism, manage constipation, and support weight loss?”

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Please get your blood work done Then we can connect over consultation to help you better ...  Read More

My 21 days old baby has gain only 200gm from his birth weight. He is born in 38 weeks and birth weight is 2.7kg. After 21days follow up checkup, he is 2.9kg. He is on breastfeeding but now doctor suggested me to give 60ml formula in every 3hours. I am not sure if breastmilk is sufficient for him or not. Morning after feed he sleeps peacefully but

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Usually baby loses weight in the first 10 days and then only gains weight. There are a lot of natural and marketed lactogogues available for increasing lactation Also destressing will help ...  Read More

My daughter was 23kg 7.1 yr .she had vomiting 2 times 5 days back just with one episode of vomiting she lost 2kg .it's been 5days she is eating properly still she is not regaining her weight looks skiny .how long does it take to regain weight.can kid loose 2kg with just one or 2time vomitting

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Unlikely.when was the last time you checked her weight,may be there was a gradual decrease since then. Also machine to machine and the same machine can also show 2-3 kg variation ...  Read More

Baby girl born with weight 4.2 kg. 1 month weight was 4.7 kg 2 month weight 5.2 kg 3 month weight 5.6 kg 4 month weight 6 kg 5 month weight 6.2 kg She is exclusive bf. Her weight gain is very slow. Also she is active. Is this weight gain normal? Do i need to supplement with formula,

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It is important to know here if the mother was diabetic for which the baby was 4.2kg. If so then its ok for 5m baby to be 6kg ...  Read More

My baby weight during birth was 2.2kg she was IUGR and delivered in 36th week, now after one month her weight is 2.9kg. Is she gaining the weight appropriately?

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It’s fine , in first month , a bit lower range of normal this is common.next month onwards baby will improve 15-30 gm per kg per day .For Your baby at least 30 gm per day, No need to check every day w ...  Read More

I am trying to gain weight and I am suspecting some vitamin deficiencies as I'm feeling very sleepy and tired after I joined strength training in gym.

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Yeah. Vitamin deficiencies can hamper weight gain. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96 for proper guidance and treatment. ...  Read More

How to gain weight in one month please tell doctor I want to gain weight in one month i am very skinny and tell me what to take share some syrup also how to take

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Simple , safe and effective 1- month weight gain for female , without heavy gym or complex diet 1. Eat calories dense + healthy foods High calorie combos Peanut butter + banana + milk Pa ...  Read More

Hi Mam iam 32 weeks pregnant when I checked my last 15 days back same as today also note yet weight gained last 15 days is it any problem

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As long as the baby is active and healthy in ultrasound, weight gain is not that relevant. We aim for only 9-11 kg weight gain in a healthy pregnancy. 1 kg in 1st trimester, 5 kg each in 2nd and 3rd ...  Read More

Since i m 31 years old women and my bmi is 17 it's underweight and my weight is not gaining eating everything but not getting any results if I gain just 1 or 2 kg also if I get cold or something I lose it very fast and now m trying to concieve for pragnancy so want to keep healthy bmi level so what should I do I take healthy diet foods bt still not

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Hi Please check your thyroid, and other basic blood parameters, to rule out any other issues. If everything is good, focus on increasing your calories slowly to support weight gain. ...  Read More

Weight has increased — I’m currently 83 kg. I’m 30 years old, married, and don’t have children. Last year, I followed a diet plan; I reduced my weight from 81 kg to 76 kg in 2 months. After that, I returned to my normal routine, and this year my weight again increased to 79 kg. Then I consulted another dietician. The first d

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

Weight has increased — I’m currently 83 kg. I’m 30 years old, married, and don’t have children. Last year, I followed a diet plan; I reduced my weight from 81 kg to 76 kg in 2 months. After that, I returned to my normal routine, and this year my weight again increased to 79 kg. Then I consulted another dietician. The first d

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Hello. Weight changes are common when diet and lifestyle aren't consistent. Instead of strict diets, try simple and steady habits-like eating balanced meals, sleeping well, managing stress, doing regu ...  Read More

Weight has increased — I’m currently 83 kg. I’m 30 years old, married, and don’t have children. Last year, I followed a diet plan; I reduced my weight from 81 kg to 76 kg in 2 months. After that, I returned to my normal routine, and this year my weight again increased to 79 kg. Then I consulted another dietician. The first d

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Avoidspicyfood,oily,sugar,fried, processed food.drink plane water or lemonwater., buttermilk ...  Read More

I have very low appetite whenever I try to eat much food i feel nausea since childhood i have been skinny I am unable to put on weight

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Many factors influence the body weight Help me to understand your defeciency status Your ht,wt , Your gut health status Your work life balance Your food consumption pattern ...  Read More

Should I add weight gainer in my diet to gain weight ..and are they safe to use ? And I have a busy schedule 9-6 office hrs then should I go for weight gainer

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Good evening, Any clinical condition is hindering you from weight gain. I have dealt with so many weight gain patients. Kindly contact me personally through practo app ...  Read More

Hi my daughter is 48 days old and her birth weight was 2.850 now her weight is 3.250 I'm only breastfeeding her and she passes urine more than 6 times a day. Should I need to worry about not gaining weight or its normal or need to give any supplements for weight gain?

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ...  Read More

I used to weigh 110kgs.. I lost 20 kgs in 7 months with a calorie deficit. I eat one meal a day. Rice, chapati, eggs, veggies.. basically whatever I want. But only one meal. But 1 month into this I started having severe hair fall and bleeding gums. Now coz of the monsoon, I have been unable to walk or diet..so I gained back 7 kgs.. but my hair fall

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Gpay afternoon, Your health issues because of nutrient deficiency. You should have well balanced diet. Kindly consult a dietician. ...  Read More

My baby is 3 month old. Her birth weight was 4.2 kg Day 6 weight was 3.8 kg 1 month weight was 4.6 kg 2 month weight was 5.2 kg 3 month weight is 5.6 kg. Is this weight increase is normal. She is active but not gaining weight as per standard which is 800 gm for first 3 month.

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Usually they should be double the weight by 5 months of age . Just ensure adequacy of breast feeding . And correct any feeding issues . ...  Read More

I am very lean and low bmi and I have six month old baby. Please suggest any ayurvedic medicine safe for breastfeeding mother to gain weight

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For a breastfeeding mother, Ayurveda can help improve weight safely with nourishing herbal formulations (like Dhatuposhak lehyam), ghee, milk, and balanced diet. Medicines and diet must be chosen care ...  Read More

My father has been diagnosed with diabetes and cholesterol about 5-6 years back.Currently both are under control he uses medicines regularly .Rest of all tests are normal .He is 63 but looks like 80 with several wrinkles and folds at face and neck area .He is worried about that and his weight is currently at 45 kg without any gain since 4-5 years .

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Yes it can be possible with exercise and diet changes. Consult your nearby dietician and physiotherapist. ...  Read More

My father has been diagnosed with diabetes and cholesterol about 5-6 years back.Currently both are under control he uses medicines regularly .Rest of all tests are normal .He is 63 but looks like 80 with several wrinkles and folds at face and neck area .He is worried about that and his weight is currently at 45 kg without any gain since 4-5 years .

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