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Hi I m on my 36 weeks . Last week in growth scan baby weight was 2.9 kg ..amniotic fluid is on higher side (24) . I was diagnosed diabetes last week and started metformin 500 from past 5-6 days . Can metformin reduce baby weight in womb ?my c section is scheduled in 37 weeks . I m worried about baby weight ,please answer .

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Sir i want to gain weight and i have above twenty want can i do so please tell me about how to gain weight

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Do you have a good appetite? If no, then you probably have iron deficiency with couple of other deficiencies. ...  Read More

I m pcos patient which is on metformin and hyponidd for last two months I take metformin and hyponidd 2 tablets twice a day bt still i am gaining excess of weight I m doing proper exercise and on low carbohydrates diet previously i consumed metformin and ginette 35 for 7 months and because of this i started put on my weight bt now it is impossi

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Hello, I understand ur problem,pls follow low fat ,low carb diet,high protein . You can consume large a mount of fruits and vegetables,milk,paneer,nuts,fish chickens. Go for regular walking,exercise,y ...  Read More

I have irregular cycles .And i take ocp and regesterone to get my cycles . I have been doing.this for 3years . And I have gained a lot of weight . I'm about 120kg. One of my friend suggested metformin.because she lost a lot of weight on taking metformin .Can I take metformin ? Is pcod cure able ? Is there anyway to get my cycles regularly?

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Hi. Ya. You can have metformin but before it do blood tests like tsh, sr insulin fasting and pp, sr prolactin etc. After that meet gynaecologist and take medicine accordingly. You need exercise and di ...  Read More

I want to gain weight. Please suggest me what should i do for this... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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

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To gain weight, eat healthy food.Increase your daily calorie xinsumption Eat high protein diet ..meat, fish, eggs, pulses. Carbohydrate rich diet Fruits and vegetables ...  Read More

I want to gain weight what i do.. Will you please describe how to gain weight.. which tablets can i take.

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What's your height? Don't take any medicines for weight gain Take high protein diet and balanced nutrition and do exercises Non veg paneer egg milk and milk products soyabean dal chana and butter gh ...  Read More

I have pcod and i gain weight very fast i was having metformin 500 mg twice for two years and i lost all of my extra weight with diet and exercise and became pregnant after that my gynecologist told me to stop taking it and stop working out too and i gain 21 kg during pregnancy and now i weigh 80 kg with bmi of 31 and i can not losse it no matter w

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Metformin, exercises atleast 30mts daily food restriction esp carbohydrates must be less than thirty percent of the total diet to reduce weight ...  Read More

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

I want to gain weight but weight is not gaining what should i have to do. Which doctor i have to consult

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Your weight is ideal for for height and age ...  Read More

I want to weight -gain but I can't anymore.. Can I take Ayuvya i-gain tablet ?is it suitable for me?

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Tablets are not a solution. It's only in addition to a balanced wholesome diet that tablet can help . Regular balanced meals with a balance of excercise and rest will help you in the long run . Book a ...  Read More

Hello doctors... I have 32weeks 5days premature baby. It's been 21 days for today. She is now 35 weeks. Is it possible to preemies gain weight 100g to 200g per day?

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Not per week . Per month 300 -500 gms . Continue breast feeding Warm care ...  Read More

My baby birth weight is 3 kg now she is 1 month 20 days old and her weight is 3.77 is this normal gain or less

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Hii All newborn baby first 7 days lose weight upto 10%. Then gradually gaining weight 20-30g/day. ...  Read More

Hello I am 42 years old and weight is 58 kg. I have no medical issue. I want to increase my weight around 4 kg. Please suggest diet for me to increase my weight. I am vegetarian. Thank you so much

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Hi, to gain 4 kg healthy weight, aim for a small calorie surplus with protein-rich vegetarian meals. Include: milk/curd/paneer, dal/rajma/chole, soy/tofu, nuts, peanut butter, banana, rice, roti, pot ...  Read More

Hi Dr My baby girl is 2.8kg at birth and now she is one year one mnth and she is 8.6kg. She is active and eating well. She started walking on her own from 11th mnth itself. She is responsing to her name and even pointing out few things when i ask the name of animal or things. She is having 3 meals and 2 snacks daily along with breastmilk 2 times a

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As per your child's diet and developmental growth , she seems to be perfectly normal and growing at a fairly good pace. You should not worry as long as she is active and gaining milestones. You should ...  Read More

I am on escitalopram 10 mg once daily in the night for anxiety and depression. Tried sertraline 50 mg previously but stopped as it wasn't that effective for handling my anxiety disorder. Now escitalopram whenever i was on it, has caused atleast 5 to 6 kg weight gain and i find it extremely hard to loose weight when on the drug escitalopram. I don't

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Escitalopram can be associated with weight gain in some individuals. You can discuss with your psychiatrist about adjusting your current treatment, either increasing the dose of Sertraline if 50 mg wa ...  Read More

My cousin doesn't eat anything. Whenever we try to feed rice and dal she keeps avoiding it and does not eat the rice. Her weight is 9 kg and she looks very thin. What can we feed her so that she can eat and gain some weight?

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What is her age ? Need more history. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I am struggling with many problems at the same time. For example, my weight does not increase. I am very thin and my weight never increases even after eating very good food. Sometimes my digestion is fine and sometimes it becomes worst. My skin also stays dull, loose, and dry. I have tried many things — I have taken protein and

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TLC and lymphocytes count is high .its due to viral infection ongoing or inflammatory process. This can contribute to poor digestion, poor appetite, and difficulty gaining weight. Thalassemia minor al ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I am struggling with many problems at the same time. For example, my weight does not increase. I am very thin and my weight never increases even after eating very good food. Sometimes my digestion is fine and sometimes it becomes worst. My skin also stays dull, loose, and dry. I have tried many things — I have taken protein and

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

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

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