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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 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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See a endocrinologist in clinic for physical examination and investigation ...  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

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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Take more protein, vegetables and good fat... Banana everyday ...  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

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

I am an 18-year-old male currently living in Kota. My weight is very low, only 37kg, and I feel like I am losing more weight recently. I want to gain muscle and reach a healthy weight, but I have a very low appetite. I am a student on a tight budget. Please suggest if I need any blood tests (like thyroid or CBC) to find the cause of weight loss, an

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Hello patient, I can understand your worry, At 18 years and 37 kg, being underweight with recent weight loss should not be ignored. A budget-friendly high-calorie, high-protein diet with proper meal ...  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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Kindly consult once for discussion ...  Read More

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

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