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I am 20 yrs.my height is 5'3'' and my weight 45kg.please suggest me any medicine for gaining height and weight

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Please consume more raw/steamed/half boiled vegetables. use unfiltered(preferably home made) atta for chapati. have either cow's milk or no milk at all. avoid refined oil/sugar. avoid packed foods of ...  Read More

I am 22 years old & 5'2 in height which doctor specialist should I consult for weight gain & height growth?

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

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I want gain height and weight .. please let me know it if it's possible at age of 25 with some supplements or any medicines

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

I have just turned 18 . I look so weak and lifeless from past 1 yr . Also I never feel hungry . I want to get healthy and also to gain some height and healthy weight . Currently I m 5.1 , I want to be at least 5.5. Please help me and let me know if I can still gain height . Please help me.

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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 diet plan for you. ...  Read More

My daughter who is 14 months not gaining weight and height although she eats properly and takes milk. She gained very good weight in first 3 months after that she is very slow gainer. She is only 8 kgs at 14 months .. height 72 cm. What may be the possible reason for her slow gain .. her birth weight was 3.1 kg and height was 19.5 cm.. she looks ve

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She requires a proper growth and physical examination and a good nutitional history and counselling .so you must seek a pediatrician's help by personally visiting ...  Read More

As my age is 25 years but my height is 4.9 inches and weight 42 I am looking like a child so Atleast I want gain some weight what I need to do

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Hello user Sure ,we will help you But before prescribing any thing we need some information like . Vitals . Purpose . Medical history . Family history . Occupation . Physical activity . Daily routine ...  Read More

1.) What should I eat in my salad for gaining weight? 2.) What should I do for height gain as right now I am 5ft 1inch.

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You can include egg salad ,chickpeas salad , black chana salad for weight gain .you need to take high protein diet. Take small and frequent meals at regular intervals. Please ask me directly for perso ...  Read More

My 3 year old daughter has not gained height and weight from last 10 months. She has remained constant at 10.5 g in weight and 87 cm in height. She does not eat egg or non veg. Has to force feed her daily. But she is very active and does not have significant issue in studying. She is very short on concentration. Need to know if its common to kids

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Hi my 3years old son doesn't eat any thing. He is not gaining weight and height. He falls ill always and I feel his immunity is less . Plz suggest

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Hi. We have to chart his height and weight. If not gaining truly then certain investigations need to be done. Better to have a thorough checkup. Bye ...  Read More

I am 24 Years old i want to gain body weight and muscles. With small contribution of height also. I am pure veg. I know I am addicted to masterbtion. Help me in this and guide me properly.

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Hello sir Good evening May I know ur height and weight U can take up a direct consultation for detailed and easy diet chart which helps u in gaining weight and muscles Do not go for any artificial s ...  Read More

I took abortion pills 5 days back and my weight is increasing and I am fasting eating in a limit still it is happening why is that

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Hormonal responses of pill. For more questions, kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

Baby girl born at 36 weeks exact. Birth weight 2.37 kg, 14 weeks weight 4.82. Is gain ok? Kindly advise

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That's good gain. Don't worry ...  Read More

I am 20 years old male , I am 6.1 feet tall but my body weight is only 50 , I want few diet plans to increase my body weight.

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My daughter 7.5yr weight is only 22kg .only height is increasing it's been 6 month weight is stuck in 22kg she eats well still not increasing how to increase her weight

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Its because her height is increasing and 22 is healthy weight. Keep the nutrition level up ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, After 3 weeks of my hommoroids surgery, I feel abdominal pain and change in bowl habbit and constipation. Then I visited my operating surgeon and did some test. Colonoscopy : ( Ceacum : few ersosions are noted with out any active oozing with normal vascular pattern of mucosa) Fecal Cal protection: Less than 5 ( normal range 50 ) CRP:

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Eat small, frequent meals (5–6 per day). • Increase calorie-dense but gut-friendly foods: • Rice, curd, banana, oats • Peanut butter, boiled potatoes • Eggs, soft chicken (if non-vegetarian) ...  Read More

My boy 9.5 month weight 7 kg only. ..birth weight 2.4 kg...he is also not interested in solids...eats 3 to 4 bites per meal...what to do...should i worry? Can i start mct oil for him??

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Try giving small and frequent feeds and start with semisolid consistency and further add more solid as baby start accepting solid. No need to add mct oil Weight is following normal trend ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, My baby boy whose birth weight was 2.5kg Now he is 1 year 3 months old with 9.6kg weight and 76cm height. Is that under normal range for Indian baby boy?

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Greetings it's normal for his age ...  Read More

I delivered my twin daughter at 36 weeks. Her birth weight was 2.2 kgs. She had feeding issues initially and her weight dropped to 2 kgs. Now she is 2 months 15 days and she is 3.52kgs.she is exclusively breastfeed as she was very fussy when given formula . Is this weight gain adequate

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Weight is fine u can continue breast feed ...  Read More

Unable to loose extra weight gain after menopause. More than 10kg gained in last 1 year. Skin blemishes also .

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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 daughter 7yr old weight is not increasing even though she eats all nicely . how to increase her weight.is there any vitamin or powder to increase her weight only height has increased

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As she is increasing heightwise… weight is not increasing. It might be bcz of metabolism or worm in gut Give albendazole 400mg once in 6 months ...  Read More

Vital Statistics & Rapid Changes ​Weight Gain: 11.3 kg (approximately 25 lbs) in a very short period. ​Fat Distribution: Development of a "moon face" and significant abdominal weight gain despite no change in diet. ​Respiratory Distress: Feeling of "drowning" and gasping for air when lying flat at night. ​2. Objective La

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Hello Doctor, I am a 20-year-old female. I have had a chronic cough with is clear and sticky for about 2 years. I have low appetite and unintentional weight loss of about 5–6 kg. I also have dry, scaly skin and dandruff, white patches on my tongue, red pimples/bumps on my tongue, and ongoing stomach/digestive issues,and i have heavy period as well

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Kindly visit a general physician to rule out pulmonary tuberculosis ...  Read More

My baby is9 month old currently is 7kg and height is 70 cm . His birth weight was 3.8 kg and height was 48cm. His weight is not gaining since 3 months but he is very active and achievimg all milestones . Birth weight has not double till yet..is his growth proper?

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No Needs detailed evaluation ...  Read More

Baby age 20 month old. Current weight 9.05 kg. Birth weight 1.94 kg. Is the weight gain ok or underweight? Please need you suggestion.

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Weight gain is adequate ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I have had IBS (mainly diarrhea dominant) for the past 5 years ..I have frequent poops 3 -4 times a day. I have worked as a software engineer for the last 4 years. I have recently joined the gym and go 3 times a week. Can you guide me on what diet to follow? I don't know if protein powder is required. I don't drink milk as it triggers

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Hi It’s good that you have taken up yoga and are doing exercises at the gym. Please contact me for consultation. I have worked with numerous clients with different types of IBS. We can schedule a ...  Read More

I have difficulty in gaining weight, I am 32 years old with 39 kg weight. I always face difficulty in gaining weight no matter what i eat I am always underweight. But I quickly lose weight even if I skip 1 meal. Please help to achieve proper weight. Please suggest if there are any medicines to gain weight

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My Total t4 is below 5 from 2023 but tsh and free t4 always normal but I am seeing very fast weight gain from 2023 after total t4 below 5 is any way to increase total t4 so weigh gain cannot occur easily

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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

Hello ,I have just got surgeries done for thyroid cancer for PTC , TT.Subce then I had put a lot of weight.No matter what I do , not able to reduce.I do yoga,gym, diet but weight seems to keep increasing.Please let me know what I can do or take for support. I have IBS and sensitive stomach as well.

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

Hello doctor, My son is 110 days old baby.his birth weight is 3 kg & current weight is 3.8kg.activity wise he is doing 3 month baby whatever does.but not gaining weight. We are giving only the mother's breast feed.i want to know why he is not gaining weight?

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Hi, What is the best milk powder to increase height and weight on my 4 years old son. I have been using little joys from 1 years but see no improvement. His diet is very well but than too his weight and height is not increasing. Please guide. Deven Dave

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