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Worry about low birth weight , it's only 2.1kg , lactation 6-8 times a day but very little, suggest any formula milk or any thing..

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Hi. You can take tablets like lactare to increase breast milk. Eat healthy food. Relax. Drink plenty of water/ liquids/ soup ...  Read More

Management of low birth weight of 2.1 kg..protocol for his management..mother had uneventful c section..can he be taken home even though mother is still in hospital

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For LBW baby ,I will suggest for hospital management for initial few days till baby starts showing consistent weight gain.Mothers expressed milk is better than formula feed. ...  Read More

Hello doctor...my baby birth weight was 2.3 kg. Now she is 7 month old...what should be the weight of my baby now?

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Greetings it should be around 6.-7kg ...  Read More

Hi, My baby girl was born at 37 weeks with birth weight of 2.6 kgs. She is 23 days old now but not gaining weight. I feel the weight is still the same as birth day. Please suggest if it's normal ?? Or do we need to do something about it ? Any suggestions for mother's diet to help her gain weight ?

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the average birth weight of neonates is about 3 kg. during the first few days after birth, the newborn loses extracellular fluid equivalent to about 10% of the body weight. most infants regain their ...  Read More

My daughter was born at 37 weeks. But her birth weight is 2.2 kg only. What should be her weight after 1 month.what measures do we need to follow to improve her weight.

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Greetings weight gain should be around 15-20gm /days . Continue breast feeding ...  Read More

36 weeks born 2.1 kg in an uneventful c section..baby cried immediately at birth with good APGAR..can he be taken home while mother is still in hospital

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Yes,you can,but with the precaution instructions given by your paediatrician. ...  Read More

I m 36 week pregnent my fetal weight is 2 kgs only. My doctor told she will operate me next week if my ammonia fulied gets down by 5 which is presently 7...pls suggest food for max weight gain in one week.my doctor is helping me a lot but I need more suggestion regarding weight gain...pls help

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Good morning. You can maximize your baby weight gain by taking high protein diet. Almost 90gm protein per day. Argin satchets also. Any further information you need, ping me in direct practo consult ...  Read More

I'm in 37th week start of pregnancy I have done my scanning it says baby weight is 2.4kg and AFI level is 8.6 .doctor suggested to admit on start of 38th week of delivery..in scanning it is mentioned like IUGR what does it mean? I have attached the report please check

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AFI is normal. Upto 3 weeks lag in the growth in 3rd trimester can be considered normal. But these reports should be correlated with your present health condition and co-morbidities and previous repor ...  Read More

Do babies of low birth weight learn to stand late independently compared to babies of healthy weight of same age? Does body weight matter in achieving motor skills?

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No body weight doesn't matter ...  Read More

My baby birth weight is 4.4 kgs.. and now his weight is 8.9 kgs. Suggest any food for better growth and weight

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My daughter will turn 1 year on 28th this month her weight now is 7.8kg. Is this weight ok? Also is it a fact or myth that the child will suffer from fever or any mild health concern in every milestone. Like when they start to roll over or crawl or sit or stand or when new teeth grow.

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Greetings weight of 7.8 kg for a one-year-old girl is within the normal and healthy range on standard growth charts. Every child grows at their own pace, so tracking her personal growth trajectory ov ...  Read More

I'm using perfectil tab for hair ...will it cause any weight gain ..............please ans... ...,...

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Perfectil is a popular multivitamin supplement (contains biotin, zinc, iron, selenium, vitamins, etc.) used for hair loss, skin, and nails. Most people tolerate it well, but like any supplement, it ca ...  Read More

Hi doctors since i was having severe muscle aches and numbness in one side leg neurologist made me do cbc , creatine ,b12 etc b12 report is 290 where lab range is 239-930 but my value is 290 and in cbc my lymphocytes is reduce to 19% where range is 25-40% also am under constant mental stress Does b12 deficiency caused low lymphocytes?

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Which infection causes low stomach acid? What is the treatment for low stomach acid? I was getting excess amount of acid reflux and i got antral gastritis. Which means i got high stomach acid. Doctor has given ppi. Gastritis has reduced. But I am still getting acid reflux. Now, the food is not digesting. Which means I got low stomach acid. How is

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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

Can UTI or Prostatitis Cause Low Testosterone Levels? I’m a male and wanted to know if urinary tract infection (UTI) or prostatitis (infection/inflammation of the prostate) can cause low testosterone levels. Can these infections temporarily or permanently affect hormone levels?

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My daughter is 7 day old (born at 36 werks) and her birth weight has dropped from 1225 gms to 1065 gms (after 7 days). Is this expected to lose weight?

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Yes, the first week after birth, babies can lose up to 10% of their body weight at birth. However, her birth weight appears low. Please visit your Pediatrician if there is further weight drop. ...  Read More

Hi my 5 year old girl child is currently 14.5 kg and height 103 cm . Her birth weight is 2.9 kg. She eats well ...her appetite is good...she is an active child, but not gaining weight and height is also too low...myself my height is 149cm and weight is 45kg. Is it due to the gene or should I be concerned about her weight and height...if so what sho

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I need to ask few more questions. Kindly contact me on Practo or WhatsApp number (eight four nine six zero five nine five 65) ...  Read More

Birth weight was 4.26 kg , Day 3 weight was 4 kg , Day 5 weight was 3.9 kg Day 10 weight increased to 4 kg , Day 17 weight remain same i.e 4 kg What is the issue here. I am exclusively breast feeding. Baby has 6 wet diapers and 4 poops atleast in a day.

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If ur milk is not sufficient start formula feed ...  Read More

Baby was born with weight 4.2 kg Day 3 weight was 4 kg Day 5 weight was 3.9 kg Day 17 weight reached 4 kg only Baby is pooping min 4 times a day and there are 6+ wet diapers. Poop is yellow in color. Sometime seedy or cheesy. Baby blood test was normal. Metabolism test ok. Please advise what should i do to increase weight.

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See for latching how baby latching ur breast . Give feeding for 15 min evry time . Give feeding evry 2 nd hrly . If ur milk is not sufficient start formula feed . ...  Read More

Hi, My son's birthweight was 2.7kg. Now he is 2 year old. He weighs 11.1kg Is it normal. I didnt have anyone to take care of during pregnancy. I didnt eat well. I always feel guilty that he was too tiny.. Even now some kids of his age are bit broader than him. He is quite tall but thin. Does birthweight determines future size? Will he be tiny even

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At 2 years of age, a weight of 11 kg falls around the 15th–25th percentile on WHO growth charts. This is within the normal range, though slightly on the lower side. There is no cause for concern if th ...  Read More

My wife is in start of 20th week of pregnancy and we just had a anomaly scan, however fetus weight is measured 240 gram. Is this weight is low ?

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It's normal. Should be around 300 gm ...  Read More

Can acebrophylline and montelukast cause weight gain?

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No they dont ...  Read More

Do antihistamines cause weight gain? I gain weight very easily Please help to know Levocetirizine??

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Its very rare But chronic use can sometimes cause it ...  Read More

My baby is 8 month old. His birth weight was 3.3 kg. Now weight is 7.3 kg. As per my pediatrician weight is at border line. Suddenly from last 1 week he is looking very slim. He is active. What should i feed him for weight gain. He is suffering from cough and cold. Genuine answer plz.

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Hi. There is growth chart where plotting is done. Please follow that chart. Heis borderline but nothing to panic. Please consult online for detailed explanation of complimentary feeding ...  Read More

My baby is now 1year 1month old her weight is 7.040 and her birth weight is 2.500 iam feeding her enough food also but she is gainging weight very slowly ...is tylhere anything else to worry about my baby weight...how to increasr baby weight pls suggestion everyday am thinking about my babys weight gain

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Greetings kindly add more protein diet and add nuts to increase the weight ,give 5 time meals ...  Read More

I have gained quite some weight . Am also breast feeding my baby and it's 4 months old . Can I use any supplements for the weight ? Because eating clean and walking everyday ain't helping much . Also eating less is not good during breast feeding. Please help.

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Till 6 months Don't use any supplements Don't think much about eating and weight gain now Have nutrition rich food and continue calcium supplements till 6 months ...  Read More

Hlo dr, I want to ask that does periods on first day causes low blood pressure and dizziness... What is the reason of dizziness on periods plz say...

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Generally period does not cause dizziness. May be due to anemia or heavy bleeding. ...  Read More

Hi sir does skipping meals often not taking enough nutrition causes low bp I often skip meals and have small meals Does it causes low bp my rbs is fine

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

What is the cause of low platelet cound is this a problem of body or allergic condition red spots coming in hands

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So many causes Are there Starting from auto immune condition to blood related diseases Need to evaluate on detailed history n examination ...  Read More

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