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Which specialist to consult if i want to check the cause for being underweight?

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Hello dear See, you will not gain until the cause of underweight is not treated. There are many reason of being underweight . Improper liver functions . Endocrine imbalance ( diabetes/ thyroid) . IBS ...  Read More

I am a person of 29 years old and my weight is just 52. I am underweight. Want to know the actual cause of it and solution.

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Hello. You need to discuss your eating habits and daily routine in details, to know the root cause and to make a plan close to your eating habits to gain weight. Consult me directly for the same. Rega ...  Read More

My child is underweight .His Intake is good but weight is not as per BMI. He eat all variety of food but no weight gain .He recurrently suffering from Tonsillitis

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Hi welcome - this is a common problem for most of the children. You see that child should avoid stress , additional physical or mental pressure. Avaiid all salted foods, Chips ,junk or fast food. Avo ...  Read More

My child is of 12 months now and eat very less and has a weight of 7 kg. Just wanted to what food or formula milk can we given so that he can grow properly

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Stop bottle feeding and breastfeeding,if giving them. Give just 2 top milk feeds using a glass or spoon and katori and 4 solid meals including curd and Banana in the diet. No specific diet will increa ...  Read More

Doctors..can you please tell the causes of underweight.if there is no any past diseases even not gaining any weight.even after eating a lot of milk and milk products daily. What are the exercises through which i can gain weight and when to do these exercises and how much of sets and reps.please give me detailed description.

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Ask me directly for customized diet plan for you. ...  Read More

My doc suggested me to take rekfa capsules ois it advisible to take it during the ladt month of pregnancy.is it for the development of the child

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Are you a diabetic by any chance? If your gynaecologist has suggested you to take it, then some thought would have gone behind prescribing don't you thin ...  Read More

I am underweight... What should i do to increase my weight and make a better shape of my body??? Whatever i eat cause no such benefits for my body...

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hello der Here are some healthy ways to gain weight when you're underweight: Eat more frequently. When you're underweight, you may feel full faster. Eat five to six smaller meals during the day rather ...  Read More

I need to check the cause why i am underweight and not gaining weight even after eating nutritious food. I am a 26 year old unmarried female, i weigh only 40 kgs. Please suggest the technique to find cause for underweight and treatment for the same

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You need to take high protein diet. Ask me directly for customized diet plan for you ...  Read More

I am leaving alone and so i dont have a proper diet which cause me to be underweight. Could anyone help me preparing a good food plan

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Look you don't really have to worry,there are easy to make recipes and readily available healthy foods "not 2 minutes noodles". Fruits which can be used for breakfast, sprouts for mid morning snack, c ...  Read More

Underweight since childhood , i have large thyroid gland than normal imaging , lean body with high height , large bones Tell me the cause and treatment

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Take high protein diet. Ask me directly for customized diet plan for you ...  Read More

I want to gain weight as I am ibs Patient, I am unable to gain weight. Because of this, I am suffering to weight gain . I want you to please recommend me something. So that I can gain weight because everything doesn't suit me. And it results to constipation. I want to gain weight as I'm underweight. I tried so many things but didn't work.And if it

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At 24 years old, being underweight with IBS + vitamin deficiencies + food intolerance suggests: • Malabsorption or gut sensitivity • Likely IBS-C (constipation dominant) if weight gain attempts wors ...  Read More

My daughter is underweight. She is 2 years 11 months old, but her weight is still 10.3kg. Her height is 87cm. She reached this weight when she was 1.5 year. Since then there is no increase in her weight. She eats everything not a picky eater, she is very active and plays well. I consulted 2 doctors both said she is fine. But I want to know what is

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Best explanation is given by those who have directly examined her,but if you still are worried please ask them to suggest some tests ...  Read More

I have twins my son is underweight he is 5 years old his weight is 12 kg and height is 103 cm...he eats wel and active...why he is thin? Should i concerned or its normal plz help

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Greetings looks like he is underweight kindly consult a doctor ...  Read More

My child is 16.5 kg at age 5.5 years with same appetite from last 1 year. He is active child, but height and weight growth is very slow. Kindly suggest.

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Give more fruits and vegetables and milk . ...  Read More

My daughter is underweight. She is 2 years 1 month old and she is still 9.3 kg. She is healthy, plays well and all the milestones reached on time. I am worried about her weight. Can we give any vitamins to meet her daily requirements?.

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If child is playful, not having any chronic illness, then just improve diet , just give home made foods, at-least 1and half katori or from your plate and just add extra ghee, if no vitamin deficiency ...  Read More

My age is 13 and i am underweight I have the height of 156 cm and 36 kg weight I play basketball daily for least 1.5 hours Please tell me what should i do to gain weight

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Please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for you. ...  Read More

I am not able to gain weight. Sometimes i loose my appetite and sometimes My diet is okay even i joined gym i gained 2 kgs got sick and now again not able to gain whenever qnd even when i joined when i increase my diet my stomach get upset i suffer from loosemotions or stomach pain and then m not able to eat properly Still i eat dahi everyday drink

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult Will help you ...  Read More

I am 20 years 8 month girl my height is 5ft 2inch and my weight is 36 kgs only. I eat meals 3 times in 24 hours. I can't even visit to a doctor due to my underweight insecurity. What should I do?

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It sounds like you're feeling self-conscious about your weight, which is completely understandable. Being underweight can be concerning, especially if it impacts your energy levels, immune system, or ...  Read More

My daughter is 2.5years old but is stuck at 9.4kgs. Her birth weight was 2.65kgs. she is otherwise very active and doesn't fall sick often and in line with her milestones but I'm concerned about her weight and general wellness and deficiencies.. She has two teeth broken due to decay and two other have fillings. She doesn't like to eat much at one

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Non veg or any other source of protein is good for her . Milk can be substituted with all kinds of nuts. Try to give veggies and fruits and avoid all kinds of processed foods. Active children are heal ...  Read More

Hello, my height is 5 feet 1 inch and weight 43 kgs which suggests i am underweight. I didn't lose weight but it has been constant since my college days (hovering around 42-43 kgs). I m lactose intolerant and have problem of acid reflux. Unlike most others, I tend to feel full after eating moderate amount of any food. Plz suggest how can i gain wei

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Hi contact me on practo direct consultation i will help u. I need details ...  Read More

I am very underweight and I can't gain weight no matter what I eat, its been years and I am stuck on weight. I am very depressed and low confident because of my skinny body. My height is 5'5 and my weight is only 45 kg which is too low . Please suggest me how to gain weight naturally at home and without gym.

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Do consult.i can help you with lifestyle medicine for gaining weight naturally ...  Read More

I'm 21 year old female.Im 5'4 height and 46 kg weight. Since childhood I have been in underweight. 2 month ago I had abortion and lost almost 5 kg.Now I'm 40 kg. I took nuts, fruits, meat, etc on a daily basis. Still I didn't achieved appropriate weight.I felt depressed because of my weight. My query : Is that safe that I do physical exercise that

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Gud after noon pls kindly contact me through practo app. ...  Read More

I'm 21 year old female. 2 month ago I had abortion due to lack of baby's heartbeat. Since childhood I have been in underweight. And after abortion I loss much weight. I took fruits, milk, nuts, meat, in a daily basis. Still I didn't achieved. I'm 5'4 height and 41kg weight. I feel depressed. How can I overcome this and achieved an appropriate weigh

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We need to add herbs and protein diet ...  Read More

I have 1 year old baby but my consult is that i am too much underweight my diet is perfect 4 times a day along with milk and all but my weight is not gaining i am planning for full women check up could you help which specialist Doctor i should meet and get my full women body check up .

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Hi , I am 26 years old and my weight is 34.56kgs nd my height is 5'3. Whom do I consult for my underweight issue as I have been losing weight since few years and now i'm totally malnutritioned .even I have no thyroid issue still I can't gain weight so is there any healthy supplement to gain weight in a healthy way which won't cause any other compli

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Please get your complete health checkup package from one of the Multinational Laboratories and consult with a General Physician on Practo with the report. ...  Read More

My height is 5'1 and my weight is around 40 kg and I look very underweight.. What should I include in my diet to be perfect?

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Gud morning pls connect directly through practo app tomorrow. ...  Read More

I have consulted a nutritionist regarding my severely underweight self. I was recommended some diet changes plus some products. I request the opinion of the doctors on this app regarding the way forward.

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Hi, Thank you for your question.We need to understand the root cause of being underweight, which is accumulation of waste in the body, leading to poor assimilation of food from the gastro-intestinal s ...  Read More

I am underweight. Is there any way to increase my weight by atleast 5 kgs in a month? Currently I am 49 kg

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Use Ayurveda herbs ...  Read More

I am underweight (49 kg). Is there any medicine to increase my weight? Need atleast 5 kg in a month.

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There are very good medicines available in homoeopathic which will increase your weight SOLVED MANY CASES PATIENTS GOT WEIGHT MORE THAN 6 KGS You can Consult through PRACTO For medicines and other in ...  Read More

I am currently takin Matilda er prescribed by my physician .and currently I am underweight what syrup multivitamin can I take alongwith this to gain my weight.

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You should eat healthy diet and do exercise to gain weight. Supplements are there. ...  Read More

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