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How can i gain weight
I am a girl of height 182 cm im 19 years old now. I am a marfan syndrome patient. My dr said that mine is a mild case. I have also hypothyroidism( thyronorm 25).i have extreme low bp. My weight is 53 kgs. I have eaten a lot and even consumed protein powder for 3 months still not a little weight gained... Can i gain weight. How long it will take for me to gain weight?
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Yes you can surely gain weight, for weight gain you need to have a balanced form of diet.
Why don't you take our one week diet plan and you will see approx 1/2-1kg weight gain
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Yes...definitely you will gain weight..but time limit should vary individual to individual it depends upon your health condition,your dietary intake and your whole day activity...include sodium in your diet for low bp. .for gaining weight you should eat 500kcal extra of your total TEE
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follow a healthy balanced diet
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Hello user
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
. Tuberculosis
. Improper dietary diet
. Vitamins and minerals deficiency
.Eating disorders
. Improper sleep
.Stress
. Medication
Many more
HOW WE TREAT UNDERWEIGHT THRU DIET
. Finding and Curing the cause of underweight
. Treating the deficiency and symptoms cause due to underweight
. Diet to get ideal weight
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Yes, you can gain weight by dietary regime.
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protein powder is a temporary solution.
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Some of my clients are underweight and reason hereditary,still we have overcome underweight issues by following a diet plan pattern which includes specific food and recipes.
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You need to take high protein diet. Take small and frequent meals at regular intervals. Please ask me directly for personalized weight gain diet plan for you
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Gud evening connect with me tomorrow directly.
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Will need more details to advise. You will need some lifestyle changes to control and manage your conditions.
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kindly contact directly for more detailed discussion.
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Weight gain occurs when we take vata suppressing foods
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Along with that we have review your reports
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Consult on app regarding lifestyle changes, ayurvedic herbs and dietary changes needed
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Ms. Barkha Goswami
Dietitian/Nutritionist
3 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Add vegetables juice of beetroot, carrots in your diet.
Add shake banana, Mango and dry fruit in daily diet.
Gradually increase your portion size of meal
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Ms. Samriddha Dasgupta Sarkar
Clinical Nutritionist
20 yrs exp
Kolkata
Please contact directly for customised plan
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Ms. Syeda Rumana
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi, according to your situation, we would have to work on alot of parameters, and it is mostly better to work on this for atleast 3 months or more.
With a proper meal plan, lifestyle plan and work out plan you can ensure a healthy weight.
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contact me tomorrow between 8pm to 11pm through a consultation.regards.
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Ms. Phebe Vinodhini
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Weight Management can be achieved if your deficiencies are corrected as well your metabolism is well activated
In order to achieve this rule out all vitamin and mineral deficiency,
Continue to eat a healthy well balanced diet
Hope your TSH is under control
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yes you can have weight gain ,time period will vary between individuals
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
We have to check your deficiency also
And then manage your diet and water intake
And divide them in small portion according to your situation
For more kindly connect with me on practo app
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Ms. Kapila
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Hi,
Yes you can gain healthy weight. But that's a complete Weight mgmt prog. Advise to join it. For more details contact directly through the app. Thanks
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